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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.48, 4,163.16 and 1,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.48, 4,163.16 and 1,690.24 is: 2,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.48 : 4,163.16 = 1,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.48/4,163.16 = 1,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.48x = 4,163.16 × 1,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.48x = 7,036,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,739.56/3,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.77

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