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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.63, 4,260.93 and 1,690.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.63, 4,260.93 and 1,690.38 is: 2,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.63 : 4,260.93 = 1,690.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.63/4,260.93 = 1,690.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.63x = 4,260.93 × 1,690.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.63x = 7,202,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,590.85/3,087.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.72

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