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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.08, 4,270.76 and 1,697.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.08, 4,270.76 and 1,697.83 is: 2,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.08 : 4,270.76 = 1,697.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.08/4,270.76 = 1,697.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.08x = 4,270.76 × 1,697.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.08x = 7,251,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,011.65/3,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.76

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