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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.11, 2,550.17 and 1,289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.11, 2,550.17 and 1,289.98 is: 1,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.11 : 2,550.17 = 1,289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.11/2,550.17 = 1,289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.11x = 2,550.17 × 1,289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.11x = 3,289,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,668.30/1,700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.97

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