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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.47, 4,169.61 and 1,695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.47, 4,169.61 and 1,695.17 is: 2,339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.47 : 4,169.61 = 1,695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.47/4,169.61 = 1,695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.47x = 4,169.61 × 1,695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.47x = 7,068,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068,197.78/3,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.32

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