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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.22, 3,213.80 and 1,700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.22, 3,213.80 and 1,700.11 is: 2,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.22 : 3,213.80 = 1,700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.22/3,213.80 = 1,700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.22x = 3,213.80 × 1,700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.22x = 5,463,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,463,788.95/2,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.76

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