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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.80, 4,163.27 and 1,690.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.80, 4,163.27 and 1,690.43 is: 2,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.80 : 4,163.27 = 1,690.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.80/4,163.27 = 1,690.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.80x = 4,163.27 × 1,690.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.80x = 7,037,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,687.24/3,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.83

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