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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.41, 4,259.34 and 1,689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.41, 4,259.34 and 1,689.16 is: 2,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.41 : 4,259.34 = 1,689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.41/4,259.34 = 1,689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.41x = 4,259.34 × 1,689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.41x = 7,194,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,706.75/3,086.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.09

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