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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.92, 4,171.77 and 1,696.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.92, 4,171.77 and 1,696.59 is: 2,341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.92 : 4,171.77 = 1,696.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.92/4,171.77 = 1,696.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.92x = 4,171.77 × 1,696.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.92x = 7,077,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,783.26/3,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.37

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