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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.60, 6,042.60 and 1,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.60, 6,042.60 and 1,691.60 is: 2,535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.60 : 6,042.60 = 1,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.60/6,042.60 = 1,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.60x = 6,042.60 × 1,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.60x = 10,221,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,662.16/4,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.39

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