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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.68, 4,158.60 and 1,687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.68, 4,158.60 and 1,687.34 is: 2,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.68 : 4,158.60 = 1,687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.68/4,158.60 = 1,687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.68x = 4,158.60 × 1,687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.68x = 7,016,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,972.12/3,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.37

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