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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.52, 4,156.54 and 1,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.52, 4,156.54 and 1,685.76 is: 2,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.52 : 4,156.54 = 1,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.52/4,156.54 = 1,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.52x = 4,156.54 × 1,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.52x = 7,006,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,928.87/3,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.94

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