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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.97, 2,862.03 and 1,697.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.97, 2,862.03 and 1,697.35 is: 2,345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.97 : 2,862.03 = 1,697.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.97/2,862.03 = 1,697.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.97x = 2,862.03 × 1,697.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.97x = 4,857,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857,866.62/2,070.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.70

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