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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.04, 4,154.94 and 1,684.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.04, 4,154.94 and 1,684.62 is: 2,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.04 : 4,154.94 = 1,684.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.04/4,154.94 = 1,684.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.04x = 4,154.94 × 1,684.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.04x = 6,999,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,495.02/3,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.61

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