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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.03, 4,611.63 and 1,686.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.03, 4,611.63 and 1,686.62 is: 2,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.03 : 4,611.63 = 1,686.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.03/4,611.63 = 1,686.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.03x = 4,611.63 × 1,686.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.03x = 7,778,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778,067.39/3,074.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.25

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