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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.55, 2,344.83 and 1,534.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.55, 2,344.83 and 1,534.71 is: 2,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.55 : 2,344.83 = 1,534.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.55/2,344.83 = 1,534.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.55x = 2,344.83 × 1,534.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.55x = 3,598,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,634.05/1,700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.16

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