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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.12, 4,307.14 and 1,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.12, 4,307.14 and 1,700.24 is: 2,548.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.12 : 4,307.14 = 1,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.12/4,307.14 = 1,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.12x = 4,307.14 × 1,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.12x = 7,323,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,171.71/2,873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.86

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