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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.97, 2,860.65 and 1,696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.97, 2,860.65 and 1,696.35 is: 2,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.97 : 2,860.65 = 1,696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.97/2,860.65 = 1,696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.97x = 2,860.65 × 1,696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.97x = 4,852,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,663.63/2,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.32

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