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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.72, 4,173.96 and 1,698.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.72, 4,173.96 and 1,698.48 is: 2,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.72 : 4,173.96 = 1,698.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.72/4,173.96 = 1,698.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.72x = 4,173.96 × 1,698.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.72x = 7,089,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,387.58/3,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.82

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