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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.67, 3,927.69 and 1,696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.67, 3,927.69 and 1,696.52 is: 2,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.67 : 3,927.69 = 1,696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.67/3,927.69 = 1,696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.67x = 3,927.69 × 1,696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.67x = 6,663,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,404.64/2,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.73

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