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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.22, 3,431.74 and 1,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.22, 3,431.74 and 1,700.24 is: 2,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.22 : 3,431.74 = 1,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.22/3,431.74 = 1,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.22x = 3,431.74 × 1,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.22x = 5,834,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,781.62/2,486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.85

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