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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.69, 3,258.48 and 2,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.69, 3,258.48 and 2,081.60 is: 3,126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.69 : 3,258.48 = 2,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.69/3,258.48 = 2,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.69x = 3,258.48 × 2,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.69x = 6,782,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,782,843.99/2,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.19

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