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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.30, 3,286.95 and 1,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.30, 3,286.95 and 1,701.70 is: 2,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.30 : 3,286.95 = 1,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.30/3,286.95 = 1,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.30x = 3,286.95 × 1,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.30x = 5,593,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593,402.82/2,191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.55

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