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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.16, 3,559.84 and 1,682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.16, 3,559.84 and 1,682.02 is: 2,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.16 : 3,559.84 = 1,682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.16/3,559.84 = 1,682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.16x = 3,559.84 × 1,682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.16x = 5,987,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,722.08/2,375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.98

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