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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.73, 4,161.64 and 1,689.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.73, 4,161.64 and 1,689.55 is: 2,331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.73 : 4,161.64 = 1,689.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.73/4,161.64 = 1,689.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.73x = 4,161.64 × 1,689.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.73x = 7,031,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,031,298.86/3,015.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.54

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