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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.30, 4,167.98 and 1,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.30, 4,167.98 and 1,694 is: 2,337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.30 : 4,167.98 = 1,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.30/4,167.98 = 1,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.30x = 4,167.98 × 1,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.30x = 7,060,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060,558.12/3,020.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.70

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