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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.78, 3,248.30 and 1,686.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.78, 3,248.30 and 1,686.47 is: 2,330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.78 : 3,248.30 = 1,686.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.78/3,248.30 = 1,686.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.78x = 3,248.30 × 1,686.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.78x = 5,478,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,148.48/2,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.36

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