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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.32, 4,293.66 and 1,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.32, 4,293.66 and 1,695.02 is: 2,339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.32 : 4,293.66 = 1,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.32/4,293.66 = 1,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.32x = 4,293.66 × 1,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.32x = 7,277,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,277,818.10/3,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.15

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