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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.84, 3,971.92 and 1,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.84, 3,971.92 and 1,699.48 is: 2,344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.84 : 3,971.92 = 1,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.84/3,971.92 = 1,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.84x = 3,971.92 × 1,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.84x = 6,750,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,750,198.60/2,878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.76

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