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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.82, 4,299.78 and 1,699.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.82, 4,299.78 and 1,699.53 is: 2,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.82 : 4,299.78 = 1,699.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.82/4,299.78 = 1,699.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.82x = 4,299.78 × 1,699.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.82x = 7,307,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,595.35/3,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.32

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