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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.30, 4,170.90 and 1,695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.30, 4,170.90 and 1,695.97 is: 2,340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.30 : 4,170.90 = 1,695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.30/4,170.90 = 1,695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.30x = 4,170.90 × 1,695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.30x = 7,073,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,721.27/3,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.51

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