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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.30, 4,327.14 and 1,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.30, 4,327.14 and 1,700.74 is: 2,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.30 : 4,327.14 = 1,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.30/4,327.14 = 1,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.30x = 4,327.14 × 1,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.30x = 7,359,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359,340.08/2,890.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.22

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