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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.24, 3,275.88 and 2,160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.24, 3,275.88 and 2,160.54 is: 2,974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.24 : 3,275.88 = 2,160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.24/3,275.88 = 2,160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.24x = 3,275.88 × 2,160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.24x = 7,077,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,669.78/2,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.76

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