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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.45, 4,627.62 and 1,700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.45, 4,627.62 and 1,700.44 is: 2,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.45 : 4,627.62 = 1,700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.45/4,627.62 = 1,700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.45x = 4,627.62 × 1,700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.45x = 7,868,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,990.15/3,086.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.53

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