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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.08, 4,171.62 and 1,696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.08, 4,171.62 and 1,696.52 is: 2,341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.08 : 4,171.62 = 1,696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.08/4,171.62 = 1,696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.08x = 4,171.62 × 1,696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.08x = 7,077,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,236.76/3,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.07

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