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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.76, 4,288.75 and 1,691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.76, 4,288.75 and 1,691.47 is: 2,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.76 : 4,288.75 = 1,691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.76/4,288.75 = 1,691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.76x = 4,288.75 × 1,691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.76x = 7,254,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,293.09/3,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.25

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