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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.34, 3,552.96 and 1,690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.34, 3,552.96 and 1,690.68 is: 2,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.34 : 3,552.96 = 1,690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.34/3,552.96 = 1,690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.34x = 3,552.96 × 1,690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.34x = 6,006,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,006,918.41/2,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.29

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