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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.57, 4,266.36 and 1,694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.57, 4,266.36 and 1,694.29 is: 2,338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.57 : 4,266.36 = 1,694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.57/4,266.36 = 1,694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.57x = 4,266.36 × 1,694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.57x = 7,228,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,421.28/3,091.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.11

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