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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.33, 4,156.98 and 1,686.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.33, 4,156.98 and 1,686.04 is: 2,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.33 : 4,156.98 = 1,686.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.33/4,156.98 = 1,686.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.33x = 4,156.98 × 1,686.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.33x = 7,008,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,815.81/3,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.71

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