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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.94, 4,257.22 and 1,687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.94, 4,257.22 and 1,687.69 is: 2,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.94 : 4,257.22 = 1,687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.94/4,257.22 = 1,687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.94x = 4,257.22 × 1,687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.94x = 7,184,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,852.76/3,084.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.01

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