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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.56, 4,260.84 and 1,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.56, 4,260.84 and 1,690.40 is: 2,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.56 : 4,260.84 = 1,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.56/4,260.84 = 1,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.56x = 4,260.84 × 1,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.56x = 7,202,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,523.94/3,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.76

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