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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.10, 4,160.64 and 1,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.10, 4,160.64 and 1,688.50 is: 2,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.10 : 4,160.64 = 1,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.10/4,160.64 = 1,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.10x = 4,160.64 × 1,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.10x = 7,025,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,240.64/3,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.02

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