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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.76, 4,156.28 and 1,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.76, 4,156.28 and 1,685.44 is: 2,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.76 : 4,156.28 = 1,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.76/4,156.28 = 1,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.76x = 4,156.28 × 1,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.76x = 7,005,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005,160.56/3,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.94

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