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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.68, 4,162.56 and 1,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.68, 4,162.56 and 1,690.20 is: 2,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.68 : 4,162.56 = 1,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.68/4,162.56 = 1,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.68x = 4,162.56 × 1,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.68x = 7,035,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035,558.91/3,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.22

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