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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.49, 4,166.89 and 1,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.49, 4,166.89 and 1,693.20 is: 2,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.49 : 4,166.89 = 1,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.49/4,166.89 = 1,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.49x = 4,166.89 × 1,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.49x = 7,055,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055,378.15/3,019.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.61

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