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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.66, 2,346.63 and 1,002.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.66, 2,346.63 and 1,002.17 is: 1,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.66 : 2,346.63 = 1,002.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.66/2,346.63 = 1,002.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.66x = 2,346.63 × 1,002.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.66x = 2,351,722.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,722.19/1,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.83

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