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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.22, 4,162.43 and 1,689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.22, 4,162.43 and 1,689.92 is: 2,332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.22 : 4,162.43 = 1,689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.22/4,162.43 = 1,689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.22x = 4,162.43 × 1,689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.22x = 7,034,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,173.71/3,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.12

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