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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.26, 4,268.61 and 1,695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.26, 4,268.61 and 1,695.98 is: 2,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.26 : 4,268.61 = 1,695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.26/4,268.61 = 1,695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.26x = 4,268.61 × 1,695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.26x = 7,239,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,477.19/3,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.40

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