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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.60, 4,154.79 and 1,684.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.60, 4,154.79 and 1,684.22 is: 2,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.60 : 4,154.79 = 1,684.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.60/4,154.79 = 1,684.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.60x = 4,154.79 × 1,684.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.60x = 6,997,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,571.99/3,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.32

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