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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.32, 3,209.04 and 1,691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.32, 3,209.04 and 1,691.75 is: 2,337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.32 : 3,209.04 = 1,691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.32/3,209.04 = 1,691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.32x = 3,209.04 × 1,691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.32x = 5,428,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,868.92/2,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.69

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