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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.97, 4,287.58 and 1,690.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.97, 4,287.58 and 1,690.65 is: 2,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.97 : 4,287.58 = 1,690.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.97/4,287.58 = 1,690.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.97x = 4,287.58 × 1,690.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.97x = 7,248,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,790.35/3,106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.07

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