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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.62, 4,168.39 and 1,694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.62, 4,168.39 and 1,694.29 is: 2,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.62 : 4,168.39 = 1,694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.62/4,168.39 = 1,694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.62x = 4,168.39 × 1,694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.62x = 7,062,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,461.49/3,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.08

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