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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.27, 3,474.12 and 1,699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.27, 3,474.12 and 1,699.27 is: 2,544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.27 : 3,474.12 = 1,699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.27/3,474.12 = 1,699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.27x = 3,474.12 × 1,699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.27x = 5,903,467.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,467.89/2,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.30

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