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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.65, 4,171.37 and 1,696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.65, 4,171.37 and 1,696.04 is: 2,340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.65 : 4,171.37 = 1,696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.65/4,171.37 = 1,696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.65x = 4,171.37 × 1,696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.65x = 7,074,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,796.68/3,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.59

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