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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.96, 3,348.48 and 1,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.96, 3,348.48 and 1,684.40 is: 2,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.96 : 3,348.48 = 1,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.96/3,348.48 = 1,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.96x = 3,348.48 × 1,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.96x = 5,640,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640,179.71/2,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.75

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