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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.16, 3,411.30 and 1,700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.16, 3,411.30 and 1,700.68 is: 2,551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.16 : 3,411.30 = 1,700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.16/3,411.30 = 1,700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.16x = 3,411.30 × 1,700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.16x = 5,801,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,529.68/2,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.06

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