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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.80, 3,198.96 and 1,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.80, 3,198.96 and 1,644.20 is: 2,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.80 : 3,198.96 = 1,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.80/3,198.96 = 1,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.80x = 3,198.96 × 1,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.80x = 5,259,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,730.03/2,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.43

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