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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.42, 4,293.74 and 1,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.42, 4,293.74 and 1,695.08 is: 2,339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.42 : 4,293.74 = 1,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.42/4,293.74 = 1,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.42x = 4,293.74 × 1,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.42x = 7,278,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,202.86/3,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.19

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