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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.54, 4,155.98 and 1,685.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.54, 4,155.98 and 1,685.39 is: 2,325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.54 : 4,155.98 = 1,685.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.54/4,155.98 = 1,685.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.54x = 4,155.98 × 1,685.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.54x = 7,004,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,417.93/3,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.86

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