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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.21, 4,270.05 and 1,697.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.21, 4,270.05 and 1,697.05 is: 2,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.21 : 4,270.05 = 1,697.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.21/4,270.05 = 1,697.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.21x = 4,270.05 × 1,697.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.21x = 7,246,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,458.52/3,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.95

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