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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.65, 4,266.44 and 1,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.65, 4,266.44 and 1,675.31 is: 2,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.65 : 4,266.44 = 1,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.65/4,266.44 = 1,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.65x = 4,266.44 × 1,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.65x = 7,147,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,579.89/3,091.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.90

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