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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.60, 3,270.96 and 1,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.60, 3,270.96 and 1,951.20 is: 2,925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.60 : 3,270.96 = 1,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.60/3,270.96 = 1,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.60x = 3,270.96 × 1,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.60x = 6,382,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382,297.15/2,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.51

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