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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.51, 4,282.77 and 1,687.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.51, 4,282.77 and 1,687.18 is: 2,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.51 : 4,282.77 = 1,687.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.51/4,282.77 = 1,687.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.51x = 4,282.77 × 1,687.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.51x = 7,225,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,803.89/3,103.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.27

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