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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.91, 3,249.02 and 1,682.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.91, 3,249.02 and 1,682.15 is: 2,320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.91 : 3,249.02 = 1,682.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.91/3,249.02 = 1,682.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.91x = 3,249.02 × 1,682.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.91x = 5,465,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,314.34/2,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.82

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