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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.77, 3,396.56 and 1,686.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.77, 3,396.56 and 1,686.36 is: 2,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.77 : 3,396.56 = 1,686.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.77/3,396.56 = 1,686.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.77x = 3,396.56 × 1,686.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.77x = 5,727,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,727,814.49/2,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.63

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