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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.13, 3,504.90 and 1,700.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.13, 3,504.90 and 1,700.35 is: 2,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.13 : 3,504.90 = 1,700.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.13/3,504.90 = 1,700.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.13x = 3,504.90 × 1,700.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.13x = 5,959,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,547.95/2,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.24

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