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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.22, 4,161.27 and 1,688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.22, 4,161.27 and 1,688.91 is: 2,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.22 : 4,161.27 = 1,688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.22/4,161.27 = 1,688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.22x = 4,161.27 × 1,688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.22x = 7,028,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,002.07/3,015.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.85

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