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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.80, 4,154.78 and 1,684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.80, 4,154.78 and 1,684.26 is: 2,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.80 : 4,154.78 = 1,684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.80/4,154.78 = 1,684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.80x = 4,154.78 × 1,684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.80x = 6,997,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,729.76/3,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.21

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