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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.54, 4,278.64 and 1,684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.54, 4,278.64 and 1,684.18 is: 2,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.54 : 4,278.64 = 1,684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.54/4,278.64 = 1,684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.54x = 4,278.64 × 1,684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.54x = 7,205,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,970.10/3,100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.10

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