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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.16, 4,154.88 and 1,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.16, 4,154.88 and 1,684.68 is: 2,324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.16 : 4,154.88 = 1,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.16/4,154.88 = 1,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.16x = 4,154.88 × 1,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.16x = 6,999,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,643.24/3,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.57

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