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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.06, 4,253.25 and 1,684.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.06, 4,253.25 and 1,684.90 is: 2,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.06 : 4,253.25 = 1,684.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.06/4,253.25 = 1,684.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.06x = 4,253.25 × 1,684.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.06x = 7,166,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,300.93/3,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.17

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