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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.80, 3,649.02 and 1,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.80, 3,649.02 and 1,700.80 is: 2,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.80 : 3,649.02 = 1,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.80/3,649.02 = 1,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.80x = 3,649.02 × 1,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.80x = 6,206,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,206,253.22/2,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.22

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