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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.54, 3,244.18 and 1,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.54, 3,244.18 and 1,680.16 is: 2,318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.54 : 3,244.18 = 1,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.54/3,244.18 = 1,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.54x = 3,244.18 × 1,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.54x = 5,450,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,741.47/2,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.93

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