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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.88, 4,287.52 and 1,690.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.88, 4,287.52 and 1,690.57 is: 2,333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.88 : 4,287.52 = 1,690.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.88/4,287.52 = 1,690.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.88x = 4,287.52 × 1,690.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.88x = 7,248,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,352.69/3,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.00

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