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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.06, 2,343.93 and 1,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.06, 2,343.93 and 1,109.66 is: 1,529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.06 : 2,343.93 = 1,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.06/2,343.93 = 1,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.06x = 2,343.93 × 1,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.06x = 2,600,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,965.36/1,700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.93

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