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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.77, 4,274.94 and 1,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.77, 4,274.94 and 1,700.52 is: 2,346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.77 : 4,274.94 = 1,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.77/4,274.94 = 1,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.77x = 4,274.94 × 1,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.77x = 7,269,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,620.97/3,097.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.73

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