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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.32, 4,172.37 and 1,697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.32, 4,172.37 and 1,697.11 is: 2,342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.32 : 4,172.37 = 1,697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.32/4,172.37 = 1,697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.32x = 4,172.37 × 1,697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.32x = 7,080,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,970.85/3,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.12

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