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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.08, 2,346.14 and 1,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.08, 2,346.14 and 1,036.82 is: 1,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.08 : 2,346.14 = 1,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.08/2,346.14 = 1,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.08x = 2,346.14 × 1,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.08x = 2,432,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,533.33/1,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.84

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