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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.60, 3,254.40 and 2,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.60, 3,254.40 and 2,074.80 is: 3,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.60 : 3,254.40 = 2,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.60/3,254.40 = 2,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.60x = 3,254.40 × 2,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.60x = 6,752,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,229.12/2,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.20

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