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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.40, 3,721.50 and 1,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.40, 3,721.50 and 1,688.44 is: 2,329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.40 : 3,721.50 = 1,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.40/3,721.50 = 1,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.40x = 3,721.50 × 1,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.40x = 6,283,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,529.46/2,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.48

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