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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.90, 4,161.13 and 1,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.90, 4,161.13 and 1,689.20 is: 2,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.90 : 4,161.13 = 1,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.90/4,161.13 = 1,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.90x = 4,161.13 × 1,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.90x = 7,028,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,955.77/3,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.41

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