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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.46, 4,274.42 and 1,700.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.46, 4,274.42 and 1,700.22 is: 2,346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.46 : 4,274.42 = 1,700.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.46/4,274.42 = 1,700.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.46x = 4,274.42 × 1,700.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.46x = 7,267,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,454.37/3,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.26

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