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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.57, 4,169.48 and 1,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.57, 4,169.48 and 1,695.74 is: 2,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.57 : 4,169.48 = 1,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.57/4,169.48 = 1,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.57x = 4,169.48 × 1,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.57x = 7,070,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,324.69/3,021.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.95

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