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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.92, 4,274.96 and 1,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.92, 4,274.96 and 1,700.56 is: 2,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.92 : 4,274.96 = 1,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.92/4,274.96 = 1,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.92x = 4,274.96 × 1,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.92x = 7,269,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,825.98/3,097.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.68

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