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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.68, 6,440.04 and 1,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.68, 6,440.04 and 1,699.92 is: 2,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.68 : 6,440.04 = 1,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.68/6,440.04 = 1,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.68x = 6,440.04 × 1,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.68x = 10,947,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,947,552.80/4,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.32

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