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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.55, 4,278.69 and 1,684.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.55, 4,278.69 and 1,684.19 is: 2,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.55 : 4,278.69 = 1,684.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.55/4,278.69 = 1,684.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.55x = 4,278.69 × 1,684.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.55x = 7,206,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,137.61/3,100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.15

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