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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.36, 2,979.36 and 2,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.36, 2,979.36 and 2,020.80 is: 2,783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.36 : 2,979.36 = 2,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.36/2,979.36 = 2,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.36x = 2,979.36 × 2,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.36x = 6,020,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,020,690.69/2,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.03

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