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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094, 4,269.76 and 1,696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094, 4,269.76 and 1,696.72 is: 2,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094 : 4,269.76 = 1,696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094/4,269.76 = 1,696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094x = 4,269.76 × 1,696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094x = 7,244,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,587.19/3,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.50

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