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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.22, 3,271.89 and 1,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.22, 3,271.89 and 1,689.28 is: 2,331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.22 : 3,271.89 = 1,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.22/3,271.89 = 1,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.22x = 3,271.89 × 1,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.22x = 5,527,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,527,138.34/2,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.91

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