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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.19, 4,268.80 and 1,695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.19, 4,268.80 and 1,695.94 is: 2,340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.19 : 4,268.80 = 1,695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.19/4,268.80 = 1,695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.19x = 4,268.80 × 1,695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.19x = 7,239,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,620.12/3,093.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.50

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