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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.45, 4,166.96 and 1,693.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.45, 4,166.96 and 1,693.17 is: 2,336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.45 : 4,166.96 = 1,693.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.45/4,166.96 = 1,693.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.45x = 4,166.96 × 1,693.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.45x = 7,055,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055,371.66/3,019.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.64

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