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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.93, 4,257.24 and 1,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.93, 4,257.24 and 1,687.68 is: 2,329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.93 : 4,257.24 = 1,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.93/4,257.24 = 1,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.93x = 4,257.24 × 1,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.93x = 7,184,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,858.80/3,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.02

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