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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.84, 3,346.58 and 1,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.84, 3,346.58 and 1,683.20 is: 2,522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.84 : 3,346.58 = 1,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.84/3,346.58 = 1,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.84x = 3,346.58 × 1,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.84x = 5,632,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,963.46/2,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.78

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