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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.76, 4,274.82 and 1,700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.76, 4,274.82 and 1,700.51 is: 2,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.76 : 4,274.82 = 1,700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.76/4,274.82 = 1,700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.76x = 4,274.82 × 1,700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.76x = 7,269,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,352.78/3,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.65

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