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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.10, 4,082.42 and 1,780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.10, 4,082.42 and 1,780.96 is: 2,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.10 : 4,082.42 = 1,780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.10/4,082.42 = 1,780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.10x = 4,082.42 × 1,780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.10x = 7,270,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,626.72/2,960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.21

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