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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.40, 3,699.60 and 1,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.40, 3,699.60 and 1,688.80 is: 2,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.40 : 3,699.60 = 1,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.40/3,699.60 = 1,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.40x = 3,699.60 × 1,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.40x = 6,247,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,884.48/2,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.20

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