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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.73, 4,298.40 and 1,698.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.73, 4,298.40 and 1,698.42 is: 2,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.73 : 4,298.40 = 1,698.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.73/4,298.40 = 1,698.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.73x = 4,298.40 × 1,698.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.73x = 7,300,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,488.53/3,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.86

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