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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.92, 4,170.30 and 1,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.92, 4,170.30 and 1,695.92 is: 2,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.92 : 4,170.30 = 1,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.92/4,170.30 = 1,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.92x = 4,170.30 × 1,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.92x = 7,072,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,495.18/3,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.40

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