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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.89, 3,241.31 and 1,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.89, 3,241.31 and 1,430.30 is: 2,145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.89 : 3,241.31 = 1,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.89/3,241.31 = 1,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.89x = 3,241.31 × 1,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.89x = 4,636,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,022.33/2,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.43

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