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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.79, 3,467.04 and 1,691.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.79, 3,467.04 and 1,691.66 is: 2,539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.79 : 3,467.04 = 1,691.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.79/3,467.04 = 1,691.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.79x = 3,467.04 × 1,691.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.79x = 5,865,035.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,035.55/2,309.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.21

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