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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.30, 4,158.32 and 1,687.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.30, 4,158.32 and 1,687.01 is: 2,328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.30 : 4,158.32 = 1,687.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.30/4,158.32 = 1,687.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.30x = 4,158.32 × 1,687.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.30x = 7,015,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,098.20/3,013.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.04

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