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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.87, 4,157.55 and 1,686.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.87, 4,157.55 and 1,686.45 is: 2,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.87 : 4,157.55 = 1,686.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.87/4,157.55 = 1,686.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.87x = 4,157.55 × 1,686.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.87x = 7,011,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,500.20/3,012.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.18

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