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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.22, 4,155.66 and 1,684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.22, 4,155.66 and 1,684.86 is: 2,325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.22 : 4,155.66 = 1,684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.22/4,155.66 = 1,684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.22x = 4,155.66 × 1,684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.22x = 7,001,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,705.31/3,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.21

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