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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.04, 3,208.69 and 1,696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.04, 3,208.69 and 1,696.46 is: 2,339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.04 : 3,208.69 = 1,696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.04/3,208.69 = 1,696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.04x = 3,208.69 × 1,696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.04x = 5,443,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,393.95/2,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.19

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