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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.94, 4,269.84 and 1,696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.94, 4,269.84 and 1,696.69 is: 2,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.94 : 4,269.84 = 1,696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.94/4,269.84 = 1,696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.94x = 4,269.84 × 1,696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.94x = 7,244,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,594.83/3,093.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.54

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