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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.55, 3,213.51 and 1,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.55, 3,213.51 and 1,699.96 is: 2,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.55 : 3,213.51 = 1,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.55/3,213.51 = 1,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.55x = 3,213.51 × 1,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.55x = 5,462,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,838.46/2,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.01

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