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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.91, 4,160.73 and 1,688.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.91, 4,160.73 and 1,688.53 is: 2,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.91 : 4,160.73 = 1,688.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.91/4,160.73 = 1,688.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.91x = 4,160.73 × 1,688.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.91x = 7,025,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,517.43/3,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.26

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