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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.14, 4,160.90 and 1,688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.14, 4,160.90 and 1,688.96 is: 2,330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.14 : 4,160.90 = 1,688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.14/4,160.90 = 1,688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.14x = 4,160.90 × 1,688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.14x = 7,027,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,608.29/3,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.78

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