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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.41, 4,270.41 and 1,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.41, 4,270.41 and 1,697.16 is: 2,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.41 : 4,270.41 = 1,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.41/4,270.41 = 1,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.41x = 4,270.41 × 1,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.41x = 7,247,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,569.04/3,094.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.15

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