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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.17, 4,268.63 and 1,695.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.17, 4,268.63 and 1,695.83 is: 2,340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.17 : 4,268.63 = 1,695.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.17/4,268.63 = 1,695.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.17x = 4,268.63 × 1,695.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.17x = 7,238,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,870.81/3,093.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.28

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