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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.06, 4,157.13 and 1,686.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.06, 4,157.13 and 1,686.09 is: 2,327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.06 : 4,157.13 = 1,686.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.06/4,157.13 = 1,686.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.06x = 4,157.13 × 1,686.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.06x = 7,009,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,295.32/3,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.08

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