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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.60, 3,249.60 and 1,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.60, 3,249.60 and 1,305.60 is: 1,955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.60 : 3,249.60 = 1,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.60/3,249.60 = 1,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.60x = 3,249.60 × 1,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.60x = 4,242,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,677.76/2,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.51

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