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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.40, 3,264.60 and 1,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.40, 3,264.60 and 1,301.60 is: 1,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.40 : 3,264.60 = 1,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.40/3,264.60 = 1,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.40x = 3,264.60 × 1,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.40x = 4,249,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,203.36/2,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.40

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