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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.60, 4,759.80 and 2,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.60, 4,759.80 and 2,251.60 is: 3,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.60 : 4,759.80 = 2,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.60/4,759.80 = 2,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.60x = 4,759.80 × 2,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.60x = 10,717,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,717,165.68/3,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.24

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