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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.60, 3,714.58 and 1,643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.60, 3,714.58 and 1,643.68 is: 2,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.60 : 3,714.58 = 1,643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.60/3,714.58 = 1,643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.60x = 3,714.58 × 1,643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.60x = 6,105,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,105,580.85/2,691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.38

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