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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.08, 5,009.52 and 1,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.08, 5,009.52 and 1,697.16 is: 2,543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.08 : 5,009.52 = 1,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.08/5,009.52 = 1,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.08x = 5,009.52 × 1,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.08x = 8,501,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,956.96/3,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.15

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