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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.40, 3,263.40 and 1,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.40, 3,263.40 and 1,690.80 is: 2,530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.40 : 3,263.40 = 1,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.40/3,263.40 = 1,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.40x = 3,263.40 × 1,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.40x = 5,517,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,756.72/2,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.62

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