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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.81, 4,171.47 and 1,696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.81, 4,171.47 and 1,696.64 is: 2,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.81 : 4,171.47 = 1,696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.81/4,171.47 = 1,696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.81x = 4,171.47 × 1,696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.81x = 7,077,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,482.86/3,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.36

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