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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.94, 4,016.73 and 1,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.94, 4,016.73 and 1,699.72 is: 2,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.94 : 4,016.73 = 1,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.94/4,016.73 = 1,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.94x = 4,016.73 × 1,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.94x = 6,827,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,316.32/2,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.40

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