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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.78, 3,241.09 and 2,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.78, 3,241.09 and 2,022.40 is: 3,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.78 : 3,241.09 = 2,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.78/3,241.09 = 2,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.78x = 3,241.09 × 2,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.78x = 6,554,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,780.42/2,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.53

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