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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.88, 4,608.63 and 1,687.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.88, 4,608.63 and 1,687.86 is: 2,530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.88 : 4,608.63 = 1,687.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.88/4,608.63 = 1,687.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.88x = 4,608.63 × 1,687.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.88x = 7,778,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778,722.23/3,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.59

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