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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.62, 3,472.50 and 1,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.62, 3,472.50 and 1,699.40 is: 2,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.62 : 3,472.50 = 1,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.62/3,472.50 = 1,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.62x = 3,472.50 × 1,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.62x = 5,901,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901,166.50/2,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.32

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