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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.83, 4,294.29 and 1,695.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.83, 4,294.29 and 1,695.58 is: 2,339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.83 : 4,294.29 = 1,695.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.83/4,294.29 = 1,695.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.83x = 4,294.29 × 1,695.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.83x = 7,281,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281,298.32/3,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.88

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