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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.56, 4,161.42 and 1,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.56, 4,161.42 and 1,689.26 is: 2,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.56 : 4,161.42 = 1,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.56/4,161.42 = 1,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.56x = 4,161.42 × 1,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.56x = 7,029,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029,699.54/3,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.15

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