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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.78, 4,157.70 and 1,686.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.78, 4,157.70 and 1,686.63 is: 2,327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.78 : 4,157.70 = 1,686.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.78/4,157.70 = 1,686.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.78x = 4,157.70 × 1,686.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.78x = 7,012,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,501.55/3,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.59

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