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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.52, 4,266.32 and 1,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.52, 4,266.32 and 1,694.40 is: 2,338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.52 : 4,266.32 = 1,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.52/4,266.32 = 1,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.52x = 4,266.32 × 1,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.52x = 7,228,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,852.61/3,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.28

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