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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.72, 4,172.62 and 1,697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.72, 4,172.62 and 1,697.50 is: 2,342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.72 : 4,172.62 = 1,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.72/4,172.62 = 1,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.72x = 4,172.62 × 1,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.72x = 7,083,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,022.45/3,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.49

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