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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.91, 4,623.37 and 1,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.91, 4,623.37 and 1,695.90 is: 2,544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.91 : 4,623.37 = 1,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.91/4,623.37 = 1,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.91x = 4,623.37 × 1,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.91x = 7,840,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840,777.42/3,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.13

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