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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.39, 3,711.29 and 1,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.39, 3,711.29 and 1,694.22 is: 2,338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.39 : 3,711.29 = 1,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.39/3,711.29 = 1,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.39x = 3,711.29 × 1,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.39x = 6,287,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,719.36/2,688.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.84

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