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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.58, 3,792.86 and 1,700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.58, 3,792.86 and 1,700.44 is: 2,346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.58 : 3,792.86 = 1,700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.58/3,792.86 = 1,700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.58x = 3,792.86 × 1,700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.58x = 6,449,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,519.25/2,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.49

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