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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.56, 2,344.84 and 1,534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.56, 2,344.84 and 1,534.72 is: 2,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.56 : 2,344.84 = 1,534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.56/2,344.84 = 1,534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.56x = 2,344.84 × 1,534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.56x = 3,598,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,672.84/1,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.17

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