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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.76, 3,888.69 and 1,698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.76, 3,888.69 and 1,698.70 is: 2,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.76 : 3,888.69 = 1,698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.76/3,888.69 = 1,698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.76x = 3,888.69 × 1,698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.76x = 6,605,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,717.70/2,817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.32

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