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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.58, 3,931.00 and 1,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.58, 3,931.00 and 1,700.06 is: 2,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.58 : 3,931.00 = 1,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.58/3,931.00 = 1,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.58x = 3,931.00 × 1,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.58x = 6,682,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,911.95/2,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.22

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