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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.32, 3,932.94 and 1,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.32, 3,932.94 and 1,696.92 is: 2,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.32 : 3,932.94 = 1,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.32/3,932.94 = 1,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.32x = 3,932.94 × 1,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.32x = 6,673,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,884.54/2,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.06

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