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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.46, 3,558.36 and 1,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.46, 3,558.36 and 1,682.56 is: 2,524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.46 : 3,558.36 = 1,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.46/3,558.36 = 1,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.46x = 3,558.36 × 1,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.46x = 5,987,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,136.41/2,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.66

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