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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.63, 4,274.81 and 1,700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.63, 4,274.81 and 1,700.38 is: 2,346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.63 : 4,274.81 = 1,700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.63/4,274.81 = 1,700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.63x = 4,274.81 × 1,700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.63x = 7,268,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,801.43/3,097.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.57

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