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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.86, 4,154.96 and 1,684.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.86, 4,154.96 and 1,684.57 is: 2,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.86 : 4,154.96 = 1,684.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.86/4,154.96 = 1,684.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.86x = 4,154.96 × 1,684.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.86x = 6,999,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,302.16/3,010.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.69

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