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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.16, 4,170.58 and 1,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.16, 4,170.58 and 1,695.84 is: 2,340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.16 : 4,170.58 = 1,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.16/4,170.58 = 1,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.16x = 4,170.58 × 1,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.16x = 7,072,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,636.39/3,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.26

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