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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.37, 3,517.14 and 1,686.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.37, 3,517.14 and 1,686.14 is: 2,525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.37 : 3,517.14 = 1,686.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.37/3,517.14 = 1,686.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.37x = 3,517.14 × 1,686.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.37x = 5,930,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930,372.85/2,348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.31

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