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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.22, 3,925.43 and 1,699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.22, 3,925.43 and 1,699.29 is: 2,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.22 : 3,925.43 = 1,699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.22/3,925.43 = 1,699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.22x = 3,925.43 × 1,699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.22x = 6,670,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,441.82/2,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.67

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