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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.83, 4,162.19 and 1,689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.83, 4,162.19 and 1,689.46 is: 2,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.83 : 4,162.19 = 1,689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.83/4,162.19 = 1,689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.83x = 4,162.19 × 1,689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.83x = 7,031,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,031,834.66/3,015.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.64

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