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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.45, 4,260.68 and 1,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.45, 4,260.68 and 1,690.20 is: 2,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.45 : 4,260.68 = 1,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.45/4,260.68 = 1,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.45x = 4,260.68 × 1,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.45x = 7,201,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,401.34/3,087.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.48

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