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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.66, 3,832.16 and 1,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.66, 3,832.16 and 1,700.56 is: 2,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.66 : 3,832.16 = 1,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.66/3,832.16 = 1,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.66x = 3,832.16 × 1,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.66x = 6,516,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,516,818.01/2,777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.15

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