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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.36, 3,269.82 and 2,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.36, 3,269.82 and 2,160.96 is: 2,965.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.36 : 3,269.82 = 2,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.36/3,269.82 = 2,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.36x = 3,269.82 × 2,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.36x = 7,065,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,065,950.23/2,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.95

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