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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.16, 3,558.35 and 1,681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.16, 3,558.35 and 1,681.02 is: 2,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.16 : 3,558.35 = 1,681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.16/3,558.35 = 1,681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.16x = 3,558.35 × 1,681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.16x = 5,981,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,649.11/2,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.49

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