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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.76, 3,508.32 and 1,690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.76, 3,508.32 and 1,690.88 is: 2,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.76 : 3,508.32 = 1,690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.76/3,508.32 = 1,690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.76x = 3,508.32 × 1,690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.76x = 5,932,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,148.12/2,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.20

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