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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.61, 4,291.13 and 1,693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.61, 4,291.13 and 1,693.30 is: 2,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.61 : 4,291.13 = 1,693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.61/4,291.13 = 1,693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.61x = 4,291.13 × 1,693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.61x = 7,266,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,162.46/3,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.68

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