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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.34, 4,170.81 and 1,696.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.34, 4,170.81 and 1,696.05 is: 2,340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.34 : 4,170.81 = 1,696.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.34/4,170.81 = 1,696.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.34x = 4,170.81 × 1,696.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.34x = 7,073,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,902.30/3,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.54

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