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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.62, 3,863.16 and 1,680.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.62, 3,863.16 and 1,680.61 is: 2,319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.62 : 3,863.16 = 1,680.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.62/3,863.16 = 1,680.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.62x = 3,863.16 × 1,680.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.62x = 6,492,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,465.33/2,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.05

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