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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.56, 4,161.35 and 1,689.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.56, 4,161.35 and 1,689.39 is: 2,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.56 : 4,161.35 = 1,689.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.56/4,161.35 = 1,689.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.56x = 4,161.35 × 1,689.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.56x = 7,030,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030,134.63/3,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.29

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