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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.67, 3,375.48 and 1,696.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.67, 3,375.48 and 1,696.74 is: 2,542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.67 : 3,375.48 = 1,696.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.67/3,375.48 = 1,696.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.67x = 3,375.48 × 1,696.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.67x = 5,727,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,727,316.18/2,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.45

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