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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.85, 4,265.32 and 1,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.85, 4,265.32 and 1,693.60 is: 2,337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.85 : 4,265.32 = 1,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.85/4,265.32 = 1,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.85x = 4,265.32 × 1,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.85x = 7,223,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,745.95/3,090.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.14

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