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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.39, 4,079.38 and 1,697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.39, 4,079.38 and 1,697.50 is: 2,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.39 : 4,079.38 = 1,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.39/4,079.38 = 1,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.39x = 4,079.38 × 1,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.39x = 6,924,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,753.50/2,956.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.30

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