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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.93, 2,345.85 and 1,101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.93, 2,345.85 and 1,101.71 is: 1,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.93 : 2,345.85 = 1,101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.93/2,345.85 = 1,101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.93x = 2,345.85 × 1,101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.93x = 2,584,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,446.40/1,698.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.22

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