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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.40, 4,266.06 and 1,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.40, 4,266.06 and 1,694.12 is: 2,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.40 : 4,266.06 = 1,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.40/4,266.06 = 1,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.40x = 4,266.06 × 1,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.40x = 7,227,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,217.57/3,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.85

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