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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.16, 4,263.15 and 1,691.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.16, 4,263.15 and 1,691.91 is: 2,334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.16 : 4,263.15 = 1,691.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.16/4,263.15 = 1,691.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.16x = 4,263.15 × 1,691.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.16x = 7,212,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,866.12/3,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.90

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