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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.72, 4,171.51 and 1,696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.72, 4,171.51 and 1,696.35 is: 2,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.72 : 4,171.51 = 1,696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.72/4,171.51 = 1,696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.72x = 4,171.51 × 1,696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.72x = 7,076,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,076,340.99/3,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.05

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