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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.62, 3,280.16 and 1,677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.62, 3,280.16 and 1,677.98 is: 2,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.62 : 3,280.16 = 1,677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.62/3,280.16 = 1,677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.62x = 3,280.16 × 1,677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.62x = 5,504,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,030.67/2,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.55

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