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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.29, 4,265.97 and 1,694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.29, 4,265.97 and 1,694.04 is: 2,337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.29 : 4,265.97 = 1,694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.29/4,265.97 = 1,694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.29x = 4,265.97 × 1,694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.29x = 7,226,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,226,723.82/3,091.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.77

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