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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.98, 4,170.23 and 1,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.98, 4,170.23 and 1,695.76 is: 2,340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.98 : 4,170.23 = 1,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.98/4,170.23 = 1,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.98x = 4,170.23 × 1,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.98x = 7,071,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,071,690.32/3,021.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.08

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