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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.80, 3,250.64 and 1,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.80, 3,250.64 and 1,784.80 is: 2,675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.80 : 3,250.64 = 1,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.80/3,250.64 = 1,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.80x = 3,250.64 × 1,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.80x = 5,801,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,742.27/2,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.09

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