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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.33, 4,155.72 and 1,684.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.33, 4,155.72 and 1,684.94 is: 2,325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.33 : 4,155.72 = 1,684.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.33/4,155.72 = 1,684.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.33x = 4,155.72 × 1,684.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.33x = 7,002,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,138.86/3,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.26

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