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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.02, 4,078.08 and 1,696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.02, 4,078.08 and 1,696.07 is: 2,340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.02 : 4,078.08 = 1,696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.02/4,078.08 = 1,696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.02x = 4,078.08 × 1,696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.02x = 6,916,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916,688.76/2,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.66

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