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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.84, 3,213.60 and 1,700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.84, 3,213.60 and 1,700.84 is: 2,345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.84 : 3,213.60 = 1,700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.84/3,213.60 = 1,700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.84x = 3,213.60 × 1,700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.84x = 5,465,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,819.42/2,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.00

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