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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.18, 4,162.26 and 1,689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.18, 4,162.26 and 1,689.94 is: 2,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.18 : 4,162.26 = 1,689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.18/4,162.26 = 1,689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.18x = 4,162.26 × 1,689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.18x = 7,033,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,969.66/3,016.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.08

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