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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.78, 5,012.64 and 1,699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.78, 5,012.64 and 1,699.02 is: 2,547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.78 : 5,012.64 = 1,699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.78/5,012.64 = 1,699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.78x = 5,012.64 × 1,699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.78x = 8,516,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,575.61/3,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.75

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