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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.38, 4,271.63 and 1,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.38, 4,271.63 and 1,698.14 is: 2,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.38 : 4,271.63 = 1,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.38/4,271.63 = 1,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.38x = 4,271.63 × 1,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.38x = 7,253,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,825.77/3,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.44

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