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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.67, 3,473.73 and 1,699.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.67, 3,473.73 and 1,699.97 is: 2,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.67 : 3,473.73 = 1,699.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.67/3,473.73 = 1,699.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.67x = 3,473.73 × 1,699.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.67x = 5,905,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905,236.79/2,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.22

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