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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.80, 3,281.20 and 1,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.80, 3,281.20 and 1,616.80 is: 2,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.80 : 3,281.20 = 1,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.80/3,281.20 = 1,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.80x = 3,281.20 × 1,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.80x = 5,305,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,044.16/2,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.30

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