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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.44, 2,923.62 and 1,700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.44, 2,923.62 and 1,700.26 is: 2,345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.44 : 2,923.62 = 1,700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.44/2,923.62 = 1,700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.44x = 2,923.62 × 1,700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.44x = 4,970,914.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,914.14/2,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.39

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