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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.62, 4,171.23 and 1,696.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.62, 4,171.23 and 1,696.38 is: 2,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.62 : 4,171.23 = 1,696.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.62/4,171.23 = 1,696.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.62x = 4,171.23 × 1,696.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.62x = 7,075,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,991.15/3,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.01

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