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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.64, 4,266.45 and 1,694.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.64, 4,266.45 and 1,694.39 is: 2,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.64 : 4,266.45 = 1,694.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.64/4,266.45 = 1,694.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.64x = 4,266.45 × 1,694.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.64x = 7,229,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,030.22/3,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.25

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