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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.84, 4,155 and 1,684.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.84, 4,155 and 1,684.51 is: 2,324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.84 : 4,155 = 1,684.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.84/4,155 = 1,684.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.84x = 4,155 × 1,684.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.84x = 6,999,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,139.05/3,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.65

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