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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.80, 3,218.40 and 1,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.80, 3,218.40 and 1,659.20 is: 2,485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.80 : 3,218.40 = 1,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.80/3,218.40 = 1,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.80x = 3,218.40 × 1,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.80x = 5,339,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,969.28/2,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.09

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