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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.75, 4,285.74 and 1,689.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.75, 4,285.74 and 1,689.42 is: 2,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.75 : 4,285.74 = 1,689.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.75/4,285.74 = 1,689.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.75x = 4,285.74 × 1,689.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.75x = 7,240,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,425.59/3,105.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.30

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