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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.98, 4,163.64 and 1,690.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.98, 4,163.64 and 1,690.81 is: 2,333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.98 : 4,163.64 = 1,690.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.98/4,163.64 = 1,690.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.98x = 4,163.64 × 1,690.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.98x = 7,039,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039,907.40/3,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.43

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