Engineering Solving Diode Logic Circuits: 4V, B=2V, C=3V

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The discussion revolves around troubleshooting a diode logic circuit with specified voltages and resistance values. The user initially miscalculated the output voltage, concluding that diodes A and C were on, but later realized only diode C was active. After performing circuit analysis, the user derived an output voltage of 4.31V, which differed from the expected 4.03V. The issue stemmed from overlooking the state of the first diode. The user successfully found the solution after reevaluating the circuit conditions.
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EDIT: I was being stupid and forgot the first diode would turn off after i worked out stuff for diode C, thanks anyway, solution found!Hi I'm having some trouble getting the correct output voltage when i model the diodes using a voltage ofset and resistors.

A = 4V, B = 2V, C = 3V
Using Voltage drop across the diode of 0.7V and a on resistance of 500 ohms

Doing the analysis of the circuit in the attachments I conclude A & C are on.

I1 = I2 + I3

I1 = (5 - Vx)/1500

I2 = (Vx- 4.7)/500

I3 = (Vx- 3.7)/500

Once i re-arrange all of those i get Vout to be 4.31V whereas in the answers it should be 4.03V.

Any help would be gratefully received! many thanks

Edit: Vx is the node all the diodes are attached to
 

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only diode C will be ON
 

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