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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.65, 4,168.58 and 1,694.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.65, 4,168.58 and 1,694.39 is: 2,338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.65 : 4,168.58 = 1,694.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.65/4,168.58 = 1,694.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.65x = 4,168.58 × 1,694.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.65x = 7,063,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,202.22/3,020.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.31

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