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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.72, 4,157.57 and 1,686.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.72, 4,157.57 and 1,686.51 is: 2,327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.72 : 4,157.57 = 1,686.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.72/4,157.57 = 1,686.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.72x = 4,157.57 × 1,686.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.72x = 7,011,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,774.95/3,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.39

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