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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.09, 3,358.49 and 1,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.09, 3,358.49 and 1,688.04 is: 2,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.09 : 3,358.49 = 1,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.09/3,358.49 = 1,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.09x = 3,358.49 × 1,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.09x = 5,669,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,257.02/2,433.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.06

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