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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.84, 4,254.26 and 1,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.84, 4,254.26 and 1,685.60 is: 2,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.84 : 4,254.26 = 1,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.84/4,254.26 = 1,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.84x = 4,254.26 × 1,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.84x = 7,170,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,980.66/3,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.10

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