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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.92, 3,381.52 and 1,696.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.92, 3,381.52 and 1,696.66 is: 2,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.92 : 3,381.52 = 1,696.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.92/3,381.52 = 1,696.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.92x = 3,381.52 × 1,696.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.92x = 5,737,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,737,289.72/2,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.73

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