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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.85, 4,159.19 and 1,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.85, 4,159.19 and 1,687.52 is: 2,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.85 : 4,159.19 = 1,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.85/4,159.19 = 1,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.85x = 4,159.19 × 1,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.85x = 7,018,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,730.93/3,013.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.82

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