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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.40, 3,253.20 and 1,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.40, 3,253.20 and 1,621.60 is: 2,428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.40 : 3,253.20 = 1,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.40/3,253.20 = 1,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.40x = 3,253.20 × 1,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.40x = 5,275,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,389.12/2,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.37

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