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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.82, 4,160.40 and 1,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.82, 4,160.40 and 1,688.52 is: 2,330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.82 : 4,160.40 = 1,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.82/4,160.40 = 1,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.82x = 4,160.40 × 1,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.82x = 7,024,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,918.61/3,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.13

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