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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.39, 3,046.46 and 1,683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.39, 3,046.46 and 1,683.51 is: 2,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.39 : 3,046.46 = 1,683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.39/3,046.46 = 1,683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.39x = 3,046.46 × 1,683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.39x = 5,128,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,128,737.46/2,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.39

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