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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.63, 4,163.06 and 1,690.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.63, 4,163.06 and 1,690.34 is: 2,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.63 : 4,163.06 = 1,690.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.63/4,163.06 = 1,690.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.63x = 4,163.06 × 1,690.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.63x = 7,036,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,986.84/3,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.73

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