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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.60, 4,162.68 and 1,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.60, 4,162.68 and 1,690 is: 2,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.60 : 4,162.68 = 1,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.60/4,162.68 = 1,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.60x = 4,162.68 × 1,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.60x = 7,034,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,929.20/3,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.07

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