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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.04, 4,159.36 and 1,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.04, 4,159.36 and 1,687.72 is: 2,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.04 : 4,159.36 = 1,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.04/4,159.36 = 1,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.04x = 4,159.36 × 1,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.04x = 7,019,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,835.06/3,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.05

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