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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.81, 3,518.43 and 1,700.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.81, 3,518.43 and 1,700.86 is: 2,552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.81 : 3,518.43 = 1,700.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.81/3,518.43 = 1,700.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.81x = 3,518.43 × 1,700.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.81x = 5,984,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,984,339.26/2,344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.17

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