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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.62, 4,164.24 and 1,691.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.62, 4,164.24 and 1,691.41 is: 2,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.62 : 4,164.24 = 1,691.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.62/4,164.24 = 1,691.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.62x = 4,164.24 × 1,691.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.62x = 7,043,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,043,437.18/3,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.10

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