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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.67, 4,170.87 and 1,696.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.67, 4,170.87 and 1,696.29 is: 2,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.67 : 4,170.87 = 1,696.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.67/4,170.87 = 1,696.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.67x = 4,170.87 × 1,696.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.67x = 7,075,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,005.07/3,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.65

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