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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.67, 4,155.84 and 1,685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.67, 4,155.84 and 1,685.34 is: 2,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.67 : 4,155.84 = 1,685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.67/4,155.84 = 1,685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.67x = 4,155.84 × 1,685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.67x = 7,004,003.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,003.39/3,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.62

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