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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.20, 4,285.22 and 1,688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.20, 4,285.22 and 1,688.93 is: 2,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.20 : 4,285.22 = 1,688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.20/4,285.22 = 1,688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.20x = 4,285.22 × 1,688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.20x = 7,237,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,237,430.12/3,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.75

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