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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.67, 4,161.93 and 1,689.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.67, 4,161.93 and 1,689.61 is: 2,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.67 : 4,161.93 = 1,689.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.67/4,161.93 = 1,689.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.67x = 4,161.93 × 1,689.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.67x = 7,032,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,038.55/3,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.83

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