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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.88, 3,245.26 and 1,680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.88, 3,245.26 and 1,680.12 is: 2,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.88 : 3,245.26 = 1,680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.88/3,245.26 = 1,680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.88x = 3,245.26 × 1,680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.88x = 5,452,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,426.23/2,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.91

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