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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.98, 4,163.36 and 1,690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.98, 4,163.36 and 1,690.68 is: 2,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.98 : 4,163.36 = 1,690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.98/4,163.36 = 1,690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.98x = 4,163.36 × 1,690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.98x = 7,038,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,909.48/3,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.10

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