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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.96, 2,982.20 and 1,216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.96, 2,982.20 and 1,216.94 is: 1,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.96 : 2,982.20 = 1,216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.96/2,982.20 = 1,216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.96x = 2,982.20 × 1,216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.96x = 3,629,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,137.47/2,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.41

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