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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.92, 2,983.82 and 2,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.92, 2,983.82 and 2,052.20 is: 2,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.92 : 2,983.82 = 2,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.92/2,983.82 = 2,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.92x = 2,983.82 × 2,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.92x = 6,123,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,395.40/2,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.70

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