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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.26, 4,270.14 and 1,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.26, 4,270.14 and 1,697 is: 2,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.26 : 4,270.14 = 1,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.26/4,270.14 = 1,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.26x = 4,270.14 × 1,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.26x = 7,246,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,427.58/3,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.89

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