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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.60, 3,987.90 and 2,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.60, 3,987.90 and 2,169.16 is: 3,261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.60 : 3,987.90 = 2,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.60/3,987.90 = 2,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.60x = 3,987.90 × 2,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.60x = 8,650,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650,393.16/2,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.10

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