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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.16, 3,454.58 and 1,685.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.16, 3,454.58 and 1,685.96 is: 2,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.16 : 3,454.58 = 1,685.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.16/3,454.58 = 1,685.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.16x = 3,454.58 × 1,685.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.16x = 5,824,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,283.70/2,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.63

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