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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.78, 5,014.14 and 1,700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.78, 5,014.14 and 1,700.02 is: 2,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.78 : 5,014.14 = 1,700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.78/5,014.14 = 1,700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.78x = 5,014.14 × 1,700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.78x = 8,524,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,138.28/3,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.25

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