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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.48, 4,256.68 and 1,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.48, 4,256.68 and 1,687.28 is: 2,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.48 : 4,256.68 = 1,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.48/4,256.68 = 1,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.48x = 4,256.68 × 1,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.48x = 7,182,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,211.03/3,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.50

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