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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.16, 4,494.30 and 1,698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.16, 4,494.30 and 1,698.28 is: 2,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.16 : 4,494.30 = 1,698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.16/4,494.30 = 1,698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.16x = 4,494.30 × 1,698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.16x = 7,632,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,579.80/2,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.60

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