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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.08, 3,074.40 and 1,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.08, 3,074.40 and 1,700.48 is: 2,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.08 : 3,074.40 = 1,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.08/3,074.40 = 1,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.08x = 3,074.40 × 1,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.08x = 5,227,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,955.71/2,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.11

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