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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.83, 4,542.02 and 1,695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.83, 4,542.02 and 1,695.41 is: 2,540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.83 : 4,542.02 = 1,695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.83/4,542.02 = 1,695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.83x = 4,542.02 × 1,695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.83x = 7,700,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,584.10/3,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.75

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