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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.08, 3,345.46 and 1,682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.08, 3,345.46 and 1,682.45 is: 2,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.08 : 3,345.46 = 1,682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.08/3,345.46 = 1,682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.08x = 3,345.46 × 1,682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.08x = 5,628,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628,569.18/2,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.67

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