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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.62, 3,351.33 and 1,685.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.62, 3,351.33 and 1,685.22 is: 2,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.62 : 3,351.33 = 1,685.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.62/3,351.33 = 1,685.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.62x = 3,351.33 × 1,685.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.62x = 5,647,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,728.34/2,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.58

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