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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.75, 3,248.20 and 1,697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.75, 3,248.20 and 1,697.28 is: 2,542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.75 : 3,248.20 = 1,697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.75/3,248.20 = 1,697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.75x = 3,248.20 × 1,697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.75x = 5,513,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,513,110.71/2,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.07

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