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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.92, 3,241.50 and 1,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.92, 3,241.50 and 1,671.80 is: 2,507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.92 : 3,241.50 = 1,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.92/3,241.50 = 1,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.92x = 3,241.50 × 1,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.92x = 5,419,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,139.70/2,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.79

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