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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.41, 4,266.27 and 1,694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.41, 4,266.27 and 1,694.16 is: 2,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.41 : 4,266.27 = 1,694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.41/4,266.27 = 1,694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.41x = 4,266.27 × 1,694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.41x = 7,227,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,743.98/3,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.01

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