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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.94, 4,168.58 and 1,694.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.94, 4,168.58 and 1,694.34 is: 2,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.94 : 4,168.58 = 1,694.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.94/4,168.58 = 1,694.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.94x = 4,168.58 × 1,694.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.94x = 7,062,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,983.37/3,020.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.01

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