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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.60, 2,985.88 and 1,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.60, 2,985.88 and 1,279.20 is: 1,765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.60 : 2,985.88 = 1,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.60/2,985.88 = 1,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.60x = 2,985.88 × 1,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.60x = 3,819,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,537.70/2,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.36

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