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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.67, 5,017.95 and 1,700.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.67, 5,017.95 and 1,700.91 is: 2,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.67 : 5,017.95 = 1,700.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.67/5,017.95 = 1,700.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.67x = 5,017.95 × 1,700.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.67x = 8,535,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535,081.33/3,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.85

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