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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.07, 2,341.38 and 1,136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.07, 2,341.38 and 1,136.91 is: 1,569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.07 : 2,341.38 = 1,136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.07/2,341.38 = 1,136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.07x = 2,341.38 × 1,136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.07x = 2,661,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,934.42/1,696.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.47

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