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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.76, 3,973.48 and 1,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.76, 3,973.48 and 1,700.24 is: 2,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.76 : 3,973.48 = 1,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.76/3,973.48 = 1,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.76x = 3,973.48 × 1,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.76x = 6,755,869.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,755,869.64/2,879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.98

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