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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.32, 3,478.68 and 1,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.32, 3,478.68 and 1,681.28 is: 2,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.32 : 3,478.68 = 1,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.32/3,478.68 = 1,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.32x = 3,478.68 × 1,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.32x = 5,848,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848,635.11/2,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.59

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