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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.40, 4,187.68 and 1,690.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.40, 4,187.68 and 1,690.22 is: 2,332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.40 : 4,187.68 = 1,690.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.40/4,187.68 = 1,690.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.40x = 4,187.68 × 1,690.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.40x = 7,078,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,100.49/3,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.62

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