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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.92, 4,283.37 and 1,687.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.92, 4,283.37 and 1,687.59 is: 2,328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.92 : 4,283.37 = 1,687.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.92/4,283.37 = 1,687.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.92x = 4,283.37 × 1,687.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.92x = 7,228,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,572.38/3,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.85

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