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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.84, 3,970.44 and 1,698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.84, 3,970.44 and 1,698.12 is: 2,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.84 : 3,970.44 = 1,698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.84/3,970.44 = 1,698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.84x = 3,970.44 × 1,698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.84x = 6,742,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,283.57/2,877.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.83

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