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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.16, 3,424.54 and 1,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.16, 3,424.54 and 1,697.08 is: 2,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.16 : 3,424.54 = 1,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.16/3,424.54 = 1,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.16x = 3,424.54 × 1,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.16x = 5,811,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,718.34/2,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.34

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