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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.43, 3,647.72 and 1,699.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.43, 3,647.72 and 1,699.91 is: 2,344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.43 : 3,647.72 = 1,699.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.43/3,647.72 = 1,699.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.43x = 3,647.72 × 1,699.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.43x = 6,200,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,795.71/2,644.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.85

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