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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.60, 3,184.68 and 1,635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.60, 3,184.68 and 1,635.92 is: 2,446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.60 : 3,184.68 = 1,635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.60/3,184.68 = 1,635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.60x = 3,184.68 × 1,635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.60x = 5,209,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,881.71/2,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.41

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