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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.03, 4,155.03 and 1,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.03, 4,155.03 and 1,684.72 is: 2,324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.03 : 4,155.03 = 1,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.03/4,155.03 = 1,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.03x = 4,155.03 × 1,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.03x = 7,000,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,062.14/3,011.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.81

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