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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.42, 4,264.83 and 1,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.42, 4,264.83 and 1,693.08 is: 2,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.42 : 4,264.83 = 1,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.42/4,264.83 = 1,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.42x = 4,264.83 × 1,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.42x = 7,220,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,698.38/3,090.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.48

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