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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.15, 3,791.68 and 1,697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.15, 3,791.68 and 1,697.07 is: 2,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.15 : 3,791.68 = 1,697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.15/3,791.68 = 1,697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.15x = 3,791.68 × 1,697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.15x = 6,434,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434,746.38/2,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.23

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