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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.36, 3,212.40 and 1,700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.36, 3,212.40 and 1,700.44 is: 2,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.36 : 3,212.40 = 1,700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.36/3,212.40 = 1,700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.36x = 3,212.40 × 1,700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.36x = 5,462,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,493.46/2,326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.09

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