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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.60, 3,977.40 and 2,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.60, 3,977.40 and 2,219.60 is: 3,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.60 : 3,977.40 = 2,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.60/3,977.40 = 2,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.60x = 3,977.40 × 2,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.60x = 8,828,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,237.04/2,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.40

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