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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.20, 4,731.30 and 1,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.20, 4,731.30 and 1,696.20 is: 2,544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.20 : 4,731.30 = 1,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.20/4,731.30 = 1,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.20x = 4,731.30 × 1,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.20x = 8,025,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,231.06/3,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.30

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