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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.55, 4,157.28 and 1,686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.55, 4,157.28 and 1,686.26 is: 2,327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.55 : 4,157.28 = 1,686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.55/4,157.28 = 1,686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.55x = 4,157.28 × 1,686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.55x = 7,010,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,010,234.19/3,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.01

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