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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.20, 4,162.41 and 1,689.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.20, 4,162.41 and 1,689.90 is: 2,332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.20 : 4,162.41 = 1,689.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.20/4,162.41 = 1,689.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.20x = 4,162.41 × 1,689.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.20x = 7,034,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,056.66/3,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.09

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