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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.52, 4,271.80 and 1,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.52, 4,271.80 and 1,698.24 is: 2,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.52 : 4,271.80 = 1,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.52/4,271.80 = 1,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.52x = 4,271.80 × 1,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.52x = 7,254,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,541.63/3,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.56

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