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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.50, 4,046.85 and 1,690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.50, 4,046.85 and 1,690.50 is: 2,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.50 : 4,046.85 = 1,690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.50/4,046.85 = 1,690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.50x = 4,046.85 × 1,690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.50x = 6,841,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,841,199.93/2,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.89

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