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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.60, 4,517.70 and 1,698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.60, 4,517.70 and 1,698.12 is: 2,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.60 : 4,517.70 = 1,698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.60/4,517.70 = 1,698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.60x = 4,517.70 × 1,698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.60x = 7,671,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,596.72/3,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.81

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