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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.09, 3,476.71 and 1,700.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.09, 3,476.71 and 1,700.90 is: 2,548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.09 : 3,476.71 = 1,700.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.09/3,476.71 = 1,700.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.09x = 3,476.71 × 1,700.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.09x = 5,913,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,518.66/2,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.84

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