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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.72, 4,265.12 and 1,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.72, 4,265.12 and 1,693.52 is: 2,337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.72 : 4,265.12 = 1,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.72/4,265.12 = 1,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.72x = 4,265.12 × 1,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.72x = 7,223,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,066.02/3,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.02

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