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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.98, 4,288.94 and 1,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.98, 4,288.94 and 1,691.68 is: 2,334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.98 : 4,288.94 = 1,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.98/4,288.94 = 1,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.98x = 4,288.94 × 1,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.98x = 7,255,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,255,514.02/3,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.48

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