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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.65, 3,250.89 and 1,688.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.65, 3,250.89 and 1,688.36 is: 2,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.65 : 3,250.89 = 1,688.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.65/3,250.89 = 1,688.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.65x = 3,250.89 × 1,688.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.65x = 5,488,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,488,656.39/2,352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.97

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