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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.69, 3,209.59 and 1,697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.69, 3,209.59 and 1,697.11 is: 2,340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.69 : 3,209.59 = 1,697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.69/3,209.59 = 1,697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.69x = 3,209.59 × 1,697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.69x = 5,447,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,021.38/2,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.09

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