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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.86, 2,347.01 and 1,141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.86, 2,347.01 and 1,141.22 is: 1,574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.86 : 2,347.01 = 1,141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.86/2,347.01 = 1,141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.86x = 2,347.01 × 1,141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.86x = 2,678,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,441.59/1,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.76

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