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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.91, 2,336.31 and 1,636.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.91, 2,336.31 and 1,636.83 is: 2,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.91 : 2,336.31 = 1,636.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.91/2,336.31 = 1,636.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.91x = 2,336.31 × 1,636.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.91x = 3,824,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,142.30/1,691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.25

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