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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.46, 4,156.01 and 1,685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.46, 4,156.01 and 1,685.27 is: 2,325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.46 : 4,156.01 = 1,685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.46/4,156.01 = 1,685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.46x = 4,156.01 × 1,685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.46x = 7,004,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,007.26/3,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.78

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