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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.95, 2,349.10 and 1,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.95, 2,349.10 and 1,039.36 is: 1,434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.95 : 2,349.10 = 1,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.95/2,349.10 = 1,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.95x = 2,349.10 × 1,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.95x = 2,441,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,566.45/1,701.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.57

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