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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.89, 4,159.17 and 1,687.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.89, 4,159.17 and 1,687.61 is: 2,328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.89 : 4,159.17 = 1,687.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.89/4,159.17 = 1,687.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.89x = 4,159.17 × 1,687.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.89x = 7,019,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,056.88/3,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.91

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