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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.07, 2,341.84 and 951.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.07, 2,341.84 and 951.02 is: 1,312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.07 : 2,341.84 = 951.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.07/2,341.84 = 951.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.07x = 2,341.84 × 951.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.07x = 2,227,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,141.94/1,697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.35

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