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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.70, 2,523.33 and 1,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.70, 2,523.33 and 1,352.60 is: 2,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.70 : 2,523.33 = 1,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.70/2,523.33 = 1,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.70x = 2,523.33 × 1,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.70x = 3,413,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,049.20/1,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.32

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