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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.70, 4,159.06 and 1,687.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.70, 4,159.06 and 1,687.41 is: 2,328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.70 : 4,159.06 = 1,687.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.70/4,159.06 = 1,687.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.70x = 4,159.06 × 1,687.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.70x = 7,018,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,025.89/3,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.71

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