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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.64, 5,182.82 and 1,700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.64, 5,182.82 and 1,700.14 is: 2,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.64 : 5,182.82 = 1,700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.64/5,182.82 = 1,700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.64x = 5,182.82 × 1,700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.64x = 8,811,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,519.59/3,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.21

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