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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.36, 3,067.64 and 1,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.36, 3,067.64 and 1,700.88 is: 2,553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.36 : 3,067.64 = 1,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.36/3,067.64 = 1,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.36x = 3,067.64 × 1,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.36x = 5,217,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,679.02/2,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.48

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