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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.54, 3,266.76 and 1,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.54, 3,266.76 and 1,691.30 is: 2,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.54 : 3,266.76 = 1,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.54/3,266.76 = 1,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.54x = 3,266.76 × 1,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.54x = 5,525,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,071.19/2,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.81

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