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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.38, 4,274.28 and 1,700.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.38, 4,274.28 and 1,700.10 is: 2,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.38 : 4,274.28 = 1,700.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.38/4,274.28 = 1,700.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.38x = 4,274.28 × 1,700.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.38x = 7,266,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,703.43/3,097.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.08

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