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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.60, 4,160.25 and 1,688.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.60, 4,160.25 and 1,688.42 is: 2,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.60 : 4,160.25 = 1,688.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.60/4,160.25 = 1,688.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.60x = 4,160.25 × 1,688.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.60x = 7,024,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,249.31/3,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.08

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