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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.96, 3,240.64 and 1,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.96, 3,240.64 and 1,294.32 is: 1,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.96 : 3,240.64 = 1,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.96/3,240.64 = 1,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.96x = 3,240.64 × 1,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.96x = 4,194,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,425.16/2,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.00

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