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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.56, 4,153.86 and 1,684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.56, 4,153.86 and 1,684.32 is: 2,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.56 : 4,153.86 = 1,684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.56/4,153.86 = 1,684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.56x = 4,153.86 × 1,684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.56x = 6,996,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996,429.48/3,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.96

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