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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.89, 3,241.45 and 1,051.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.89, 3,241.45 and 1,051.33 is: 1,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.89 : 3,241.45 = 1,051.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.89/3,241.45 = 1,051.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.89x = 3,241.45 × 1,051.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.89x = 3,407,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,832.92/2,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.05

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