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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.74, 4,172.48 and 1,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.74, 4,172.48 and 1,697.20 is: 2,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.74 : 4,172.48 = 1,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.74/4,172.48 = 1,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.74x = 4,172.48 × 1,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.74x = 7,081,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081,514.14/3,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.97

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