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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.98, 4,162.05 and 1,689.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.98, 4,162.05 and 1,689.69 is: 2,331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.98 : 4,162.05 = 1,689.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.98/4,162.05 = 1,689.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.98x = 4,162.05 × 1,689.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.98x = 7,032,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,574.26/3,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.77

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