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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.96, 3,164.04 and 1,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.96, 3,164.04 and 1,695.82 is: 2,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.96 : 3,164.04 = 1,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.96/3,164.04 = 1,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.96x = 3,164.04 × 1,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.96x = 5,365,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365,642.31/2,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.05

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