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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.92, 3,326.50 and 1,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.92, 3,326.50 and 1,700.24 is: 2,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.92 : 3,326.50 = 1,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.92/3,326.50 = 1,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.92x = 3,326.50 × 1,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.92x = 5,655,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,655,848.36/2,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.22

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