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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.46, 4,160.07 and 1,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.46, 4,160.07 and 1,688.10 is: 2,329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.46 : 4,160.07 = 1,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.46/4,160.07 = 1,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.46x = 4,160.07 × 1,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.46x = 7,022,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,614.17/3,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.64

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