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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.73, 4,174.29 and 1,698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.73, 4,174.29 and 1,698.63 is: 2,344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.73 : 4,174.29 = 1,698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.73/4,174.29 = 1,698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.73x = 4,174.29 × 1,698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.73x = 7,090,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,553.35/3,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.19

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