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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.20, 3,262.80 and 2,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.20, 3,262.80 and 2,146.40 is: 3,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.20 : 3,262.80 = 2,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.20/3,262.80 = 2,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.20x = 3,262.80 × 2,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.20x = 7,003,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,273.92/2,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.60

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