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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.60, 3,259.80 and 2,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.60, 3,259.80 and 2,030.60 is: 3,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.60 : 3,259.80 = 2,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.60/3,259.80 = 2,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.60x = 3,259.80 × 2,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.60x = 6,619,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619,349.88/2,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.14

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