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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.24, 3,895.77 and 1,688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.24, 3,895.77 and 1,688.91 is: 2,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.24 : 3,895.77 = 1,688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.24/3,895.77 = 1,688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.24x = 3,895.77 × 1,688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.24x = 6,579,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579,604.91/2,823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.52

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