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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.88, 4,271.02 and 1,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.88, 4,271.02 and 1,697.64 is: 2,342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.88 : 4,271.02 = 1,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.88/4,271.02 = 1,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.88x = 4,271.02 × 1,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.88x = 7,250,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,654.39/3,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.79

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