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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.34, 3,701.83 and 1,688.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.34, 3,701.83 and 1,688.47 is: 2,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.34 : 3,701.83 = 1,688.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.34/3,701.83 = 1,688.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.34x = 3,701.83 × 1,688.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.34x = 6,250,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,428.90/2,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.21

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