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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.89, 4,293.96 and 1,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.89, 4,293.96 and 1,700.52 is: 2,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.89 : 4,293.96 = 1,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.89/4,293.96 = 1,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.89x = 4,293.96 × 1,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.89x = 7,301,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,964.86/2,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.34

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