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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.79, 4,262.63 and 1,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.79, 4,262.63 and 1,691.54 is: 2,334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.79 : 4,262.63 = 1,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.79/4,262.63 = 1,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.79x = 4,262.63 × 1,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.79x = 7,210,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,409.15/3,088.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.38

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