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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.46, 3,332.91 and 1,700.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.46, 3,332.91 and 1,700.45 is: 2,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.46 : 3,332.91 = 1,700.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.46/3,332.91 = 1,700.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.46x = 3,332.91 × 1,700.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.46x = 5,667,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,446.81/2,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.93

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