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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.89, 4,298.49 and 1,698.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.89, 4,298.49 and 1,698.59 is: 2,344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.89 : 4,298.49 = 1,698.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.89/4,298.49 = 1,698.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.89x = 4,298.49 × 1,698.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.89x = 7,301,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,350.64/3,114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.02

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