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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.93, 2,724.74 and 1,697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.93, 2,724.74 and 1,697.09 is: 2,340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.93 : 2,724.74 = 1,697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.93/2,724.74 = 1,697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.93x = 2,724.74 × 1,697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.93x = 4,624,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,106.90/1,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.22

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