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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.08, 3,606.68 and 1,683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.08, 3,606.68 and 1,683.12 is: 2,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.08 : 3,606.68 = 1,683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.08/3,606.68 = 1,683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.08x = 3,606.68 × 1,683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.08x = 6,070,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070,475.24/2,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.22

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