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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.64, 3,699.65 and 1,561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.64, 3,699.65 and 1,561.92 is: 2,155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.64 : 3,699.65 = 1,561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.64/3,699.65 = 1,561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.64x = 3,699.65 × 1,561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.64x = 5,778,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,557.33/2,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.66

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