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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.41, 4,161.32 and 1,689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.41, 4,161.32 and 1,689.14 is: 2,331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.41 : 4,161.32 = 1,689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.41/4,161.32 = 1,689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.41x = 4,161.32 × 1,689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.41x = 7,029,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029,022.81/3,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.04

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