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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.14, 4,260.35 and 1,689.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.14, 4,260.35 and 1,689.89 is: 2,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.14 : 4,260.35 = 1,689.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.14/4,260.35 = 1,689.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.14x = 4,260.35 × 1,689.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.14x = 7,199,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,505.78/3,087.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.10

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