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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.75, 4,171.46 and 1,696.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.75, 4,171.46 and 1,696.55 is: 2,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.75 : 4,171.46 = 1,696.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.75/4,171.46 = 1,696.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.75x = 4,171.46 × 1,696.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.75x = 7,077,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,061.12/3,022.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.27

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