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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.81, 4,174.32 and 1,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.81, 4,174.32 and 1,698.62 is: 2,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.81 : 4,174.32 = 1,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.81/4,174.32 = 1,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.81x = 4,174.32 × 1,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.81x = 7,090,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,583.44/3,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.14

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