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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.84, 4,157.52 and 1,686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.84, 4,157.52 and 1,686.54 is: 2,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.84 : 4,157.52 = 1,686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.84/4,157.52 = 1,686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.84x = 4,157.52 × 1,686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.84x = 7,011,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,823.78/3,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.31

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