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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.71, 4,523.63 and 1,696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.71, 4,523.63 and 1,696.22 is: 2,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.71 : 4,523.63 = 1,696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.71/4,523.63 = 1,696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.71x = 4,523.63 × 1,696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.71x = 7,673,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,040.58/3,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.36

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