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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.37, 4,161.33 and 1,689.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.37, 4,161.33 and 1,689.09 is: 2,331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.37 : 4,161.33 = 1,689.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.37/4,161.33 = 1,689.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.37x = 4,161.33 × 1,689.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.37x = 7,028,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,845.28/3,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.00

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