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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.84, 4,160.28 and 1,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.84, 4,160.28 and 1,688.54 is: 2,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.84 : 4,160.28 = 1,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.84/4,160.28 = 1,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.84x = 4,160.28 × 1,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.84x = 7,024,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,799.19/3,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.07

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