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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.80, 3,512.70 and 1,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.80, 3,512.70 and 1,685.70 is: 2,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.80 : 3,512.70 = 1,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.80/3,512.70 = 1,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.80x = 3,512.70 × 1,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.80x = 5,921,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,358.39/2,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.55

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