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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.12, 4,295.97 and 1,696.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.12, 4,295.97 and 1,696.78 is: 2,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.12 : 4,295.97 = 1,696.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.12/4,295.97 = 1,696.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.12x = 4,295.97 × 1,696.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.12x = 7,289,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,315.98/3,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.48

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