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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.65, 3,368.31 and 1,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.65, 3,368.31 and 1,700.20 is: 2,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.65 : 3,368.31 = 1,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.65/3,368.31 = 1,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.65x = 3,368.31 × 1,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.65x = 5,726,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,800.66/2,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.64

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