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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.49, 4,173.99 and 1,698.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.49, 4,173.99 and 1,698.29 is: 2,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.49 : 4,173.99 = 1,698.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.49/4,173.99 = 1,698.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.49x = 4,173.99 × 1,698.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.49x = 7,088,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,645.48/3,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.75

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