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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.23, 4,161.02 and 1,688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.23, 4,161.02 and 1,688.94 is: 2,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.23 : 4,161.02 = 1,688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.23/4,161.02 = 1,688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.23x = 4,161.02 × 1,688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.23x = 7,027,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,704.67/3,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.74

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