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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.62, 3,332.25 and 1,696.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.62, 3,332.25 and 1,696.90 is: 2,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.62 : 3,332.25 = 1,696.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.62/3,332.25 = 1,696.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.62x = 3,332.25 × 1,696.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.62x = 5,654,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,654,495.03/2,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.77

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