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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.97, 2,533.09 and 1,356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.97, 2,533.09 and 1,356.81 is: 2,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.97 : 2,533.09 = 1,356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.97/2,533.09 = 1,356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.97x = 2,533.09 × 1,356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.97x = 3,436,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,921.84/1,688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.92

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