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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.96, 4,294.49 and 1,695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.96, 4,294.49 and 1,695.73 is: 2,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.96 : 4,294.49 = 1,695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.96/4,294.49 = 1,695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.96x = 4,294.49 × 1,695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.96x = 7,282,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,295.53/3,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.10

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