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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.71, 4,159 and 1,687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.71, 4,159 and 1,687.38 is: 2,328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.71 : 4,159 = 1,687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.71/4,159 = 1,687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.71x = 4,159 × 1,687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.71x = 7,017,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,017,813.42/3,013.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.63

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