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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.28, 5,011.29 and 1,697.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.28, 5,011.29 and 1,697.34 is: 2,545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.28 : 5,011.29 = 1,697.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.28/5,011.29 = 1,697.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.28x = 5,011.29 × 1,697.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.28x = 8,505,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,505,862.97/3,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.69

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