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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.30, 3,971.46 and 1,698.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.30, 3,971.46 and 1,698.75 is: 2,344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.30 : 3,971.46 = 1,698.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.30/3,971.46 = 1,698.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.30x = 3,971.46 × 1,698.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.30x = 6,746,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,746,517.68/2,877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.74

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