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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.76, 4,159.10 and 1,687.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.76, 4,159.10 and 1,687.47 is: 2,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.76 : 4,159.10 = 1,687.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.76/4,159.10 = 1,687.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.76x = 4,159.10 × 1,687.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.76x = 7,018,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,353.15/3,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.77

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