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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.06, 4,189.88 and 1,691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.06, 4,189.88 and 1,691.79 is: 2,334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.06 : 4,189.88 = 1,691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.06/4,189.88 = 1,691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.06x = 4,189.88 × 1,691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.06x = 7,088,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,388.63/3,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.73

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