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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.48, 4,169.42 and 1,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.48, 4,169.42 and 1,695.38 is: 2,339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.48 : 4,169.42 = 1,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.48/4,169.42 = 1,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.48x = 4,169.42 × 1,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.48x = 7,068,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068,761.30/3,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.51

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