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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.76, 3,324.04 and 1,699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.76, 3,324.04 and 1,699.86 is: 2,345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.76 : 3,324.04 = 1,699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.76/3,324.04 = 1,699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.76x = 3,324.04 × 1,699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.76x = 5,650,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,402.63/2,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.77

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