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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.37, 4,155.19 and 1,684.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.37, 4,155.19 and 1,684.99 is: 2,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.37 : 4,155.19 = 1,684.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.37/4,155.19 = 1,684.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.37x = 4,155.19 × 1,684.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.37x = 7,001,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,453.60/3,011.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.01

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