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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.08, 2,347.89 and 1,038.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.08, 2,347.89 and 1,038.29 is: 1,433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.08 : 2,347.89 = 1,038.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.08/2,347.89 = 1,038.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.08x = 2,347.89 × 1,038.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.08x = 2,437,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,778.97/1,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.08

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