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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.26, 4,741.76 and 1,697.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.26, 4,741.76 and 1,697.69 is: 2,547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.26 : 4,741.76 = 1,697.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.26/4,741.76 = 1,697.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.26x = 4,741.76 × 1,697.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.26x = 8,050,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,054.63/3,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.28

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