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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.92, 4,270.95 and 1,697.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.92, 4,270.95 and 1,697.67 is: 2,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.92 : 4,270.95 = 1,697.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.92/4,270.95 = 1,697.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.92x = 4,270.95 × 1,697.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.92x = 7,250,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,663.69/3,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.76

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