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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.98, 4,171.60 and 1,696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.98, 4,171.60 and 1,696.76 is: 2,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.98 : 4,171.60 = 1,696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.98/4,171.60 = 1,696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.98x = 4,171.60 × 1,696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.98x = 7,078,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,204.02/3,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.47

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