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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.09, 4,156.50 and 1,685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.09, 4,156.50 and 1,685.58 is: 2,326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.09 : 4,156.50 = 1,685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.09/4,156.50 = 1,685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.09x = 4,156.50 × 1,685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.09x = 7,006,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,113.27/3,012.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.00

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