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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.36, 4,161.27 and 1,689.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.36, 4,161.27 and 1,689.35 is: 2,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.36 : 4,161.27 = 1,689.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.36/4,161.27 = 1,689.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.36x = 4,161.27 × 1,689.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.36x = 7,029,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029,841.47/3,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.34

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