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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.79, 4,164.72 and 1,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.79, 4,164.72 and 1,691.92 is: 2,334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.79 : 4,164.72 = 1,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.79/4,164.72 = 1,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.79x = 4,164.72 × 1,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.79x = 7,046,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046,373.06/3,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.94

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