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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.07, 4,294.70 and 1,695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.07, 4,294.70 and 1,695.77 is: 2,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.07 : 4,294.70 = 1,695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.07/4,294.70 = 1,695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.07x = 4,294.70 × 1,695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.07x = 7,282,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,793.47/3,112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.18

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