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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.93, 4,892.52 and 1,700.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.93, 4,892.52 and 1,700.41 is: 2,551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.93 : 4,892.52 = 1,700.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.93/4,892.52 = 1,700.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.93x = 4,892.52 × 1,700.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.93x = 8,319,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,319,289.93/3,259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.98

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