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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.89, 3,560.94 and 1,682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.89, 3,560.94 and 1,682.75 is: 2,522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.89 : 3,560.94 = 1,682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.89/3,560.94 = 1,682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.89x = 3,560.94 × 1,682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.89x = 5,992,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,180.69/2,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.08

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