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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.06, 4,254.63 and 1,685.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.06, 4,254.63 and 1,685.81 is: 2,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.06 : 4,254.63 = 1,685.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.06/4,254.63 = 1,685.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.06x = 4,254.63 × 1,685.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.06x = 7,172,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,502.12/3,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.42

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