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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.01, 3,808.52 and 1,697.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.01, 3,808.52 and 1,697.83 is: 2,342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.01 : 3,808.52 = 1,697.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.01/3,808.52 = 1,697.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.01x = 3,808.52 × 1,697.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.01x = 6,466,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,191.98/2,760.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.82

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