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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.62, 4,522.03 and 1,698.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.62, 4,522.03 and 1,698.17 is: 2,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.62 : 4,522.03 = 1,698.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.62/4,522.03 = 1,698.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.62x = 4,522.03 × 1,698.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.62x = 7,679,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679,148.83/3,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.30

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