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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.49, 4,293.89 and 1,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.49, 4,293.89 and 1,695.21 is: 2,339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.49 : 4,293.89 = 1,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.49/4,293.89 = 1,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.49x = 4,293.89 × 1,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.49x = 7,279,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,045.27/3,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.41

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