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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.85, 4,171.59 and 1,696.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.85, 4,171.59 and 1,696.65 is: 2,341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.85 : 4,171.59 = 1,696.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.85/4,171.59 = 1,696.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.85x = 4,171.59 × 1,696.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.85x = 7,077,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,728.17/3,022.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.41

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