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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.92, 4,295.72 and 1,696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.92, 4,295.72 and 1,696.56 is: 2,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.92 : 4,295.72 = 1,696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.92/4,295.72 = 1,696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.92x = 4,295.72 × 1,696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.92x = 7,287,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287,946.72/3,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.19

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