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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.99, 4,262.82 and 1,691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.99, 4,262.82 and 1,691.74 is: 2,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.99 : 4,262.82 = 1,691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.99/4,262.82 = 1,691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.99x = 4,262.82 × 1,691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.99x = 7,211,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,583.11/3,088.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.61

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