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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.60, 3,261.30 and 1,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.60, 3,261.30 and 1,687.80 is: 2,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.60 : 3,261.30 = 1,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.60/3,261.30 = 1,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.60x = 3,261.30 × 1,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.60x = 5,504,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,422.14/2,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.56

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