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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.13, 4,160.91 and 1,688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.13, 4,160.91 and 1,688.92 is: 2,330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.13 : 4,160.91 = 1,688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.13/4,160.91 = 1,688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.13x = 4,160.91 × 1,688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.13x = 7,027,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,444.12/3,015.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.73

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