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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.38, 4,624.77 and 1,696.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.38, 4,624.77 and 1,696.26 is: 2,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.38 : 4,624.77 = 1,696.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.38/4,624.77 = 1,696.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.38x = 4,624.77 × 1,696.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.38x = 7,844,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,812.36/3,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.22

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