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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.34, 4,155.69 and 1,685.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.34, 4,155.69 and 1,685.07 is: 2,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.34 : 4,155.69 = 1,685.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.34/4,155.69 = 1,685.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.34x = 4,155.69 × 1,685.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.34x = 7,002,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,628.55/3,011.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.42

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