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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.72, 4,168.80 and 1,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.72, 4,168.80 and 1,694.72 is: 2,338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.72 : 4,168.80 = 1,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.72/4,168.80 = 1,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.72x = 4,168.80 × 1,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.72x = 7,064,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,948.74/3,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.83

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