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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.29, 4,260.56 and 1,690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.29, 4,260.56 and 1,690.04 is: 2,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.29 : 4,260.56 = 1,690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.29/4,260.56 = 1,690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.29x = 4,260.56 × 1,690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.29x = 7,200,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,516.82/3,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.31

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