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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.16, 3,416.70 and 1,696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.16, 3,416.70 and 1,696.96 is: 2,539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.16 : 3,416.70 = 1,696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.16/3,416.70 = 1,696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.16x = 3,416.70 × 1,696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.16x = 5,798,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798,003.23/2,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.46

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