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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.62, 4,269.23 and 1,696.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.62, 4,269.23 and 1,696.38 is: 2,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.62 : 4,269.23 = 1,696.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.62/4,269.23 = 1,696.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.62x = 4,269.23 × 1,696.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.62x = 7,242,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,236.39/3,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.02

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