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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.69, 4,272.21 and 1,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.69, 4,272.21 and 1,698.44 is: 2,343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.69 : 4,272.21 = 1,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.69/4,272.21 = 1,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.69x = 4,272.21 × 1,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.69x = 7,256,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,070.99/3,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.93

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