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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.16, 3,024.84 and 1,698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.16, 3,024.84 and 1,698.72 is: 2,346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.16 : 3,024.84 = 1,698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.16/3,024.84 = 1,698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.16x = 3,024.84 × 1,698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.16x = 5,138,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138,356.20/2,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.11

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