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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.09, 3,861.63 and 1,680.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.09, 3,861.63 and 1,680.09 is: 2,317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.09 : 3,861.63 = 1,680.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.09/3,861.63 = 1,680.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.09x = 3,861.63 × 1,680.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.09x = 6,487,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,885.95/2,799.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.86

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