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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.66, 3,233.58 and 1,685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.66, 3,233.58 and 1,685.86 is: 2,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.66 : 3,233.58 = 1,685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.66/3,233.58 = 1,685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.66x = 3,233.58 × 1,685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.66x = 5,451,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,363.18/2,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.01

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