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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.99, 4,254.53 and 1,685.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.99, 4,254.53 and 1,685.74 is: 2,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.99 : 4,254.53 = 1,685.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.99/4,254.53 = 1,685.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.99x = 4,254.53 × 1,685.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.99x = 7,172,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,031.40/3,082.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.32

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