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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.48, 3,240.36 and 1,686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.48, 3,240.36 and 1,686.22 is: 2,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.48 : 3,240.36 = 1,686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.48/3,240.36 = 1,686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.48x = 3,240.36 × 1,686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.48x = 5,463,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,463,959.84/2,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.61

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