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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.31, 3,517.68 and 1,700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.31, 3,517.68 and 1,700.36 is: 2,551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.31 : 3,517.68 = 1,700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.31/3,517.68 = 1,700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.31x = 3,517.68 × 1,700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.31x = 5,981,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,304.78/2,344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.42

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