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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.36, 3,234.64 and 1,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.36, 3,234.64 and 1,682.96 is: 2,320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.36 : 3,234.64 = 1,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.36/3,234.64 = 1,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.36x = 3,234.64 × 1,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.36x = 5,443,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,769.73/2,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.09

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