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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.54, 2,801.32 and 1,700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.54, 2,801.32 and 1,700.26 is: 2,338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.54 : 2,801.32 = 1,700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.54/2,801.32 = 1,700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.54x = 2,801.32 × 1,700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.54x = 4,762,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,961.09/2,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.75

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