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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.08, 4,260.32 and 1,689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.08, 4,260.32 and 1,689.92 is: 2,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.08 : 4,260.32 = 1,689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.08/4,260.32 = 1,689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.08x = 4,260.32 × 1,689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.08x = 7,199,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,599.97/3,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.17

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