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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.79, 3,463.79 and 1,699.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.79, 3,463.79 and 1,699.77 is: 2,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.79 : 3,463.79 = 1,699.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.79/3,463.79 = 1,699.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.79x = 3,463.79 × 1,699.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.79x = 5,887,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,637.83/2,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.10

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