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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.02, 4,298.70 and 1,698.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.02, 4,298.70 and 1,698.71 is: 2,344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.02 : 4,298.70 = 1,698.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.02/4,298.70 = 1,698.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.02x = 4,298.70 × 1,698.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.02x = 7,302,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,223.18/3,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.20

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