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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.98, 4,163.97 and 1,690.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.98, 4,163.97 and 1,690.44 is: 2,333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.98 : 4,163.97 = 1,690.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.98/4,163.97 = 1,690.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.98x = 4,163.97 × 1,690.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.98x = 7,038,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,941.45/3,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.11

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