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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.10, 4,155.12 and 1,684.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.10, 4,155.12 and 1,684.58 is: 2,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.10 : 4,155.12 = 1,684.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.10/4,155.12 = 1,684.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.10x = 4,155.12 × 1,684.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.10x = 6,999,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,632.05/3,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.61

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