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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.82, 4,294.30 and 1,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.82, 4,294.30 and 1,695.52 is: 2,339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.82 : 4,294.30 = 1,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.82/4,294.30 = 1,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.82x = 4,294.30 × 1,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.82x = 7,281,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281,071.54/3,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.81

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