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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.98, 3,718.71 and 1,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.98, 3,718.71 and 1,700.06 is: 2,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.98 : 3,718.71 = 1,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.98/3,718.71 = 1,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.98x = 3,718.71 × 1,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.98x = 6,322,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322,011.53/2,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.59

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