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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.23, 3,425.96 and 1,698.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.23, 3,425.96 and 1,698.53 is: 2,342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.23 : 3,425.96 = 1,698.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.23/3,425.96 = 1,698.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.23x = 3,425.96 × 1,698.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.23x = 5,819,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,082.96/2,484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.41

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