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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.31, 4,270.25 and 1,697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.31, 4,270.25 and 1,697.06 is: 2,342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.31 : 4,270.25 = 1,697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.31/4,270.25 = 1,697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.31x = 4,270.25 × 1,697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.31x = 7,246,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,885.38/3,094.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.00

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