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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.16, 3,101.48 and 1,690.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.16, 3,101.48 and 1,690.42 is: 2,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.16 : 3,101.48 = 1,690.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.16/3,101.48 = 1,690.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.16x = 3,101.48 × 1,690.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.16x = 5,242,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,803.82/2,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.08

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