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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.66, 4,254.08 and 1,685.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.66, 4,254.08 and 1,685.41 is: 2,325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.66 : 4,254.08 = 1,685.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.66/4,254.08 = 1,685.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.66x = 4,254.08 × 1,685.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.66x = 7,169,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169,868.97/3,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.87

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