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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.68, 4,269.28 and 1,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.68, 4,269.28 and 1,696.44 is: 2,341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.68 : 4,269.28 = 1,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.68/4,269.28 = 1,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.68x = 4,269.28 × 1,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.68x = 7,242,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,577.36/3,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.09

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