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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.07, 4,162.12 and 1,689.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.07, 4,162.12 and 1,689.77 is: 2,331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.07 : 4,162.12 = 1,689.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.07/4,162.12 = 1,689.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.07x = 4,162.12 × 1,689.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.07x = 7,033,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,000.48/3,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.85

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