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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.72, 2,524.08 and 1,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.72, 2,524.08 and 1,396.16 is: 2,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.72 : 2,524.08 = 1,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.72/2,524.08 = 1,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.72x = 2,524.08 × 1,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.72x = 3,524,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,019.53/1,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.24

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