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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.19, 3,208.86 and 1,691.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.19, 3,208.86 and 1,691.62 is: 2,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.19 : 3,208.86 = 1,691.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.19/3,208.86 = 1,691.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.19x = 3,208.86 × 1,691.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.19x = 5,428,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,163.73/2,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.52

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