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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.82, 4,255.65 and 1,686.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.82, 4,255.65 and 1,686.57 is: 2,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.82 : 4,255.65 = 1,686.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.82/4,255.65 = 1,686.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.82x = 4,255.65 × 1,686.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.82x = 7,177,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,451.62/3,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.45

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