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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.27, 4,170.33 and 1,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.27, 4,170.33 and 1,695.96 is: 2,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.27 : 4,170.33 = 1,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.27/4,170.33 = 1,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.27x = 4,170.33 × 1,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.27x = 7,072,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,712.87/3,022.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.20

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