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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.70, 2,980.76 and 1,321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.70, 2,980.76 and 1,321.26 is: 1,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.70 : 2,980.76 = 1,321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.70/2,980.76 = 1,321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.70x = 2,980.76 × 1,321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.70x = 3,938,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,358.96/2,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.72

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