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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.11, 4,158.17 and 1,687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.11, 4,158.17 and 1,687.09 is: 2,328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.11 : 4,158.17 = 1,687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.11/4,158.17 = 1,687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.11x = 4,158.17 × 1,687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.11x = 7,015,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,198.59/3,013.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.23

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