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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.03, 4,297.21 and 1,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.03, 4,297.21 and 1,697.73 is: 2,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.03 : 4,297.21 = 1,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.03/4,297.21 = 1,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.03x = 4,297.21 × 1,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.03x = 7,295,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,295,502.33/3,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.78

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