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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.46, 3,410.46 and 1,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.46, 3,410.46 and 1,688.60 is: 2,331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.46 : 3,410.46 = 1,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.46/3,410.46 = 1,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.46x = 3,410.46 × 1,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.46x = 5,758,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758,902.76/2,470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.11

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