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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.28, 2,979.84 and 1,461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.28, 2,979.84 and 1,461.76 is: 2,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.28 : 2,979.84 = 1,461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.28/2,979.84 = 1,461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.28x = 2,979.84 × 1,461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.28x = 4,355,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,810.92/2,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.38

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