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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.76, 2,551.14 and 1,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.76, 2,551.14 and 1,538.76 is: 2,308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.76 : 2,551.14 = 1,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.76/2,551.14 = 1,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.76x = 2,551.14 × 1,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.76x = 3,925,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,592.19/1,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.14

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