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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.68, 4,266.52 and 1,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.68, 4,266.52 and 1,694.44 is: 2,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.68 : 4,266.52 = 1,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.68/4,266.52 = 1,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.68x = 4,266.52 × 1,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.68x = 7,229,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,362.15/3,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.33

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