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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.64, 3,909.90 and 1,699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.64, 3,909.90 and 1,699.32 is: 2,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.64 : 3,909.90 = 1,699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.64/3,909.90 = 1,699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.64x = 3,909.90 × 1,699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.64x = 6,644,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644,171.27/2,833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.75

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