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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.47, 3,359.00 and 1,688.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.47, 3,359.00 and 1,688.42 is: 2,330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.47 : 3,359.00 = 1,688.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.47/3,359.00 = 1,688.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.47x = 3,359.00 × 1,688.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.47x = 5,671,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,415.40/2,433.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.59

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