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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.92, 4,272.20 and 1,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.92, 4,272.20 and 1,698.56 is: 2,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.92 : 4,272.20 = 1,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.92/4,272.20 = 1,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.92x = 4,272.20 × 1,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.92x = 7,256,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,588.03/3,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.92

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