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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.76, 2,323.20 and 1,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.76, 2,323.20 and 1,635.84 is: 2,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.76 : 2,323.20 = 1,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.76/2,323.20 = 1,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.76x = 2,323.20 × 1,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.76x = 3,800,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,383.49/1,685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.40

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