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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.07, 2,544.03 and 1,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.07, 2,544.03 and 1,332.33 is: 1,993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.07 : 2,544.03 = 1,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.07/2,544.03 = 1,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.07x = 2,544.03 × 1,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.07x = 3,389,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,487.49/1,700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.73

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