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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.44, 4,270.53 and 1,697.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.44, 4,270.53 and 1,697.19 is: 2,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.44 : 4,270.53 = 1,697.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.44/4,270.53 = 1,697.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.44x = 4,270.53 × 1,697.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.44x = 7,247,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,900.81/3,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.23

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