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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.80, 3,969.60 and 1,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.80, 3,969.60 and 1,681.60 is: 2,320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.80 : 3,969.60 = 1,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.80/3,969.60 = 1,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.80x = 3,969.60 × 1,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.80x = 6,675,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,279.36/2,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.38

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