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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.64, 4,164.54 and 1,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.64, 4,164.54 and 1,691.44 is: 2,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.64 : 4,164.54 = 1,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.64/4,164.54 = 1,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.64x = 4,164.54 × 1,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.64x = 7,044,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,069.54/3,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.30

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