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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.33, 4,085.11 and 1,700.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.33, 4,085.11 and 1,700.49 is: 2,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.33 : 4,085.11 = 1,700.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.33/4,085.11 = 1,700.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.33x = 4,085.11 × 1,700.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.33x = 6,946,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946,684.45/2,960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.59

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