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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.76, 4,158.51 and 1,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.76, 4,158.51 and 1,687.52 is: 2,328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.76 : 4,158.51 = 1,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.76/4,158.51 = 1,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.76x = 4,158.51 × 1,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.76x = 7,017,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,017,568.80/3,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.51

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