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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.54, 2,865.57 and 1,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.54, 2,865.57 and 1,699.92 is: 2,349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.54 : 2,865.57 = 1,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.54/2,865.57 = 1,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.54x = 2,865.57 × 1,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.54x = 4,871,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,239.75/2,073.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.24

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