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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.60, 3,998.40 and 1,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.60, 3,998.40 and 1,692.80 is: 2,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.60 : 3,998.40 = 1,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.60/3,998.40 = 1,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.60x = 3,998.40 × 1,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.60x = 6,768,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768,491.52/2,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.20

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