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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.86, 4,287.36 and 1,690.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.86, 4,287.36 and 1,690.57 is: 2,332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.86 : 4,287.36 = 1,690.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.86/4,287.36 = 1,690.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.86x = 4,287.36 × 1,690.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.86x = 7,248,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,093.89/3,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.94

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