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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.93, 4,172.49 and 1,697.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.93, 4,172.49 and 1,697.69 is: 2,342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.93 : 4,172.49 = 1,697.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.93/4,172.49 = 1,697.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.93x = 4,172.49 × 1,697.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.93x = 7,083,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,573.69/3,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.51

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