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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.41, 4,161.21 and 1,689.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.41, 4,161.21 and 1,689.11 is: 2,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.41 : 4,161.21 = 1,689.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.41/4,161.21 = 1,689.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.41x = 4,161.21 × 1,689.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.41x = 7,028,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,735.24/3,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.94

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