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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.83, 3,230.28 and 1,681.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.83, 3,230.28 and 1,681.54 is: 2,315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.83 : 3,230.28 = 1,681.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.83/3,230.28 = 1,681.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.83x = 3,230.28 × 1,681.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.83x = 5,431,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,845.03/2,345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.53

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