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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.77, 4,171.02 and 1,696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.77, 4,171.02 and 1,696.46 is: 2,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.77 : 4,171.02 = 1,696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.77/4,171.02 = 1,696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.77x = 4,171.02 × 1,696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.77x = 7,075,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,968.59/3,022.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.89

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