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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.34, 4,297.62 and 1,697.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.34, 4,297.62 and 1,697.95 is: 2,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.34 : 4,297.62 = 1,697.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.34/4,297.62 = 1,697.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.34x = 4,297.62 × 1,697.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.34x = 7,297,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,143.88/3,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.08

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