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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.58, 4,264.96 and 1,693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.58, 4,264.96 and 1,693.34 is: 2,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.58 : 4,264.96 = 1,693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.58/4,264.96 = 1,693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.58x = 4,264.96 × 1,693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.58x = 7,222,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,027.37/3,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.79

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