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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.60, 3,399.30 and 1,685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.60, 3,399.30 and 1,685.40 is: 2,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.60 : 3,399.30 = 1,685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.60/3,399.30 = 1,685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.60x = 3,399.30 × 1,685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.60x = 5,729,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729,180.22/2,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.43

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