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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.62, 4,161.48 and 1,689.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.62, 4,161.48 and 1,689.38 is: 2,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.62 : 4,161.48 = 1,689.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.62/4,161.48 = 1,689.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.62x = 4,161.48 × 1,689.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.62x = 7,030,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030,321.08/3,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.30

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