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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.22, 4,159.25 and 1,687.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.22, 4,159.25 and 1,687.71 is: 2,328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.22 : 4,159.25 = 1,687.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.22/4,159.25 = 1,687.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.22x = 4,159.25 × 1,687.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.22x = 7,019,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,630.80/3,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.84

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