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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.94, 4,298.56 and 1,698.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.94, 4,298.56 and 1,698.66 is: 2,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.94 : 4,298.56 = 1,698.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.94/4,298.56 = 1,698.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.94x = 4,298.56 × 1,698.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.94x = 7,301,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,791.93/3,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.12

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