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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.98, 3,348.48 and 1,684.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.98, 3,348.48 and 1,684.38 is: 2,524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.98 : 3,348.48 = 1,684.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.98/3,348.48 = 1,684.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.98x = 3,348.48 × 1,684.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.98x = 5,640,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640,112.74/2,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.69

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