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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.02, 4,162.52 and 1,690.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.02, 4,162.52 and 1,690.01 is: 2,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.02 : 4,162.52 = 1,690.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.02/4,162.52 = 1,690.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.02x = 4,162.52 × 1,690.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.02x = 7,034,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,671.16/3,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.44

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