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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.73, 4,164.57 and 1,691.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.73, 4,164.57 and 1,691.49 is: 2,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.73 : 4,164.57 = 1,691.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.73/4,164.57 = 1,691.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.73x = 4,164.57 × 1,691.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.73x = 7,044,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,328.51/3,017.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.31

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