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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.66, 3,131.51 and 1,680.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.66, 3,131.51 and 1,680.70 is: 2,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.66 : 3,131.51 = 1,680.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.66/3,131.51 = 1,680.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.66x = 3,131.51 × 1,680.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.66x = 5,263,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,127.95/2,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.27

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