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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.26, 3,812.19 and 1,700.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.26, 3,812.19 and 1,700.69 is: 2,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.26 : 3,812.19 = 1,700.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.26/3,812.19 = 1,700.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.26x = 3,812.19 × 1,700.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.26x = 6,483,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,353.41/2,763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.27

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