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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.01, 4,160.23 and 1,688.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.01, 4,160.23 and 1,688.77 is: 2,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.01 : 4,160.23 = 1,688.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.01/4,160.23 = 1,688.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.01x = 4,160.23 × 1,688.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.01x = 7,025,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,671.62/3,015.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.23

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