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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.45, 3,468.60 and 1,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.45, 3,468.60 and 1,696.80 is: 2,540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.45 : 3,468.60 = 1,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.45/3,468.60 = 1,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.45x = 3,468.60 × 1,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.45x = 5,885,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,520.48/2,316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.75

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