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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.42, 4,268.82 and 1,696.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.42, 4,268.82 and 1,696.14 is: 2,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.42 : 4,268.82 = 1,696.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.42/4,268.82 = 1,696.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.42x = 4,268.82 × 1,696.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.42x = 7,240,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,516.35/3,093.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.62

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