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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.88, 4,164.72 and 1,691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.88, 4,164.72 and 1,691.73 is: 2,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.88 : 4,164.72 = 1,691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.88/4,164.72 = 1,691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.88x = 4,164.72 × 1,691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.88x = 7,045,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,581.77/3,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.61

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