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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.18, 4,271.38 and 1,697.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.18, 4,271.38 and 1,697.93 is: 2,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.18 : 4,271.38 = 1,697.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.18/4,271.38 = 1,697.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.18x = 4,271.38 × 1,697.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.18x = 7,252,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,504.21/3,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.16

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