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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.76, 3,574.56 and 1,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.76, 3,574.56 and 1,691.28 is: 2,534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.76 : 3,574.56 = 1,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.76/3,574.56 = 1,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.76x = 3,574.56 × 1,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.76x = 6,045,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,045,581.84/2,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.03

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