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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.74, 4,161.80 and 1,689.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.74, 4,161.80 and 1,689.71 is: 2,331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.74 : 4,161.80 = 1,689.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.74/4,161.80 = 1,689.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.74x = 4,161.80 × 1,689.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.74x = 7,032,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,235.08/3,015.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.84

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