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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.60, 6,481.20 and 2,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.60, 6,481.20 and 2,129.60 is: 3,190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.60 : 6,481.20 = 2,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.60/6,481.20 = 2,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.60x = 6,481.20 × 2,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.60x = 13,802,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802,363.52/4,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.86

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