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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.93, 4,287.59 and 1,690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.93, 4,287.59 and 1,690.63 is: 2,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.93 : 4,287.59 = 1,690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.93/4,287.59 = 1,690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.93x = 4,287.59 × 1,690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.93x = 7,248,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,728.28/3,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.08

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