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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.91, 3,462.61 and 1,696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.91, 3,462.61 and 1,696.09 is: 2,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.91 : 3,462.61 = 1,696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.91/3,462.61 = 1,696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.91x = 3,462.61 × 1,696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.91x = 5,872,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,872,898.19/2,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.08

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