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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.56, 4,264.86 and 1,693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.56, 4,264.86 and 1,693.28 is: 2,336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.56 : 4,264.86 = 1,693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.56/4,264.86 = 1,693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.56x = 4,264.86 × 1,693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.56x = 7,221,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,602.14/3,090.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.66

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