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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.72, 3,342.84 and 1,683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.72, 3,342.84 and 1,683.18 is: 2,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.72 : 3,342.84 = 1,683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.72/3,342.84 = 1,683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.72x = 3,342.84 × 1,683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.72x = 5,626,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626,601.43/2,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.07

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