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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.70, 3,195.08 and 1,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.70, 3,195.08 and 1,692.60 is: 2,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.70 : 3,195.08 = 1,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.70/3,195.08 = 1,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.70x = 3,195.08 × 1,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.70x = 5,407,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407,992.41/2,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.32

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