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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.39, 3,566.54 and 1,683.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.39, 3,566.54 and 1,683.65 is: 2,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.39 : 3,566.54 = 1,683.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.39/3,566.54 = 1,683.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.39x = 3,566.54 × 1,683.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.39x = 6,004,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,796.65/2,380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.61

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