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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.76, 4,162.20 and 1,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.76, 4,162.20 and 1,690.28 is: 2,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.76 : 4,162.20 = 1,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.76/4,162.20 = 1,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.76x = 4,162.20 × 1,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.76x = 7,035,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035,283.42/3,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.07

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