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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.76, 3,560.75 and 1,682.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.76, 3,560.75 and 1,682.63 is: 2,521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.76 : 3,560.75 = 1,682.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.76/3,560.75 = 1,682.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.76x = 3,560.75 × 1,682.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.76x = 5,991,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,991,424.77/2,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.90

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