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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.72, 3,213.11 and 1,699.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.72, 3,213.11 and 1,699.61 is: 2,345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.72 : 3,213.11 = 1,699.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.72/3,213.11 = 1,699.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.72x = 3,213.11 × 1,699.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.72x = 5,461,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,009.32/2,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.07

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