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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.60, 3,222.60 and 1,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.60, 3,222.60 and 1,607.20 is: 2,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.60 : 3,222.60 = 1,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.60/3,222.60 = 1,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.60x = 3,222.60 × 1,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.60x = 5,179,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,362.72/2,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.10

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