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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.81, 4,157.49 and 1,686.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.81, 4,157.49 and 1,686.61 is: 2,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.81 : 4,157.49 = 1,686.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.81/4,157.49 = 1,686.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.81x = 4,157.49 × 1,686.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.81x = 7,012,064.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,064.21/3,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.42

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