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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.61, 3,570.41 and 1,685.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.61, 3,570.41 and 1,685.33 is: 2,527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.61 : 3,570.41 = 1,685.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.61/3,570.41 = 1,685.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.61x = 3,570.41 × 1,685.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.61x = 6,017,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,017,292.81/2,380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.63

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