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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.12, 3,095.68 and 1,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.12, 3,095.68 and 1,682.56 is: 2,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.12 : 3,095.68 = 1,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.12/3,095.68 = 1,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.12x = 3,095.68 × 1,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.12x = 5,208,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,667.34/2,243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.06

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