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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.28, 4,296.36 and 1,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.28, 4,296.36 and 1,697 is: 2,341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.28 : 4,296.36 = 1,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.28/4,296.36 = 1,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.28x = 4,296.36 × 1,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.28x = 7,290,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,922.92/3,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.88

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