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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.21, 4,154.31 and 1,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.21, 4,154.31 and 1,684.34 is: 2,324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.21 : 4,154.31 = 1,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.21/4,154.31 = 1,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.21x = 4,154.31 × 1,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.21x = 6,997,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,293.42/3,010.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.52

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