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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.82, 4,262.58 and 1,691.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.82, 4,262.58 and 1,691.57 is: 2,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.82 : 4,262.58 = 1,691.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.82/4,262.58 = 1,691.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.82x = 4,262.58 × 1,691.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.82x = 7,210,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,452.45/3,088.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.37

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