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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.34, 3,358.83 and 1,688.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.34, 3,358.83 and 1,688.29 is: 2,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.34 : 3,358.83 = 1,688.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.34/3,358.83 = 1,688.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.34x = 3,358.83 × 1,688.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.34x = 5,670,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670,679.10/2,433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.41

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