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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.69, 3,863.70 and 1,680.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.69, 3,863.70 and 1,680.66 is: 2,319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.69 : 3,863.70 = 1,680.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.69/3,863.70 = 1,680.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.69x = 3,863.70 × 1,680.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.69x = 6,493,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,493,566.04/2,799.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.39

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