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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.92, 3,424.92 and 1,696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.92, 3,424.92 and 1,696.16 is: 2,340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.92 : 3,424.92 = 1,696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.92/3,424.92 = 1,696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.92x = 3,424.92 × 1,696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.92x = 5,809,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,809,212.31/2,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.61

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