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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.62, 4,169.77 and 1,695.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.62, 4,169.77 and 1,695.29 is: 2,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.62 : 4,169.77 = 1,695.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.62/4,169.77 = 1,695.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.62x = 4,169.77 × 1,695.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.62x = 7,068,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068,969.38/3,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.46

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