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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.67, 3,718.45 and 1,700.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.67, 3,718.45 and 1,700.59 is: 2,345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.67 : 3,718.45 = 1,700.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.67/3,718.45 = 1,700.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.67x = 3,718.45 × 1,700.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.67x = 6,323,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,323,558.89/2,695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.82

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