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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.50, 4,274.64 and 1,700.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.50, 4,274.64 and 1,700.34 is: 2,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.50 : 4,274.64 = 1,700.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.50/4,274.64 = 1,700.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.50x = 4,274.64 × 1,700.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.50x = 7,268,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,341.38/3,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.52

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