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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.60, 3,270.88 and 1,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.60, 3,270.88 and 1,748.64 is: 2,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.60 : 3,270.88 = 1,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.60/3,270.88 = 1,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.60x = 3,270.88 × 1,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.60x = 5,719,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,591.60/2,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.74

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