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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.66, 4,280.31 and 1,685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.66, 4,280.31 and 1,685.34 is: 2,325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.66 : 4,280.31 = 1,685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.66/4,280.31 = 1,685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.66x = 4,280.31 × 1,685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.66x = 7,213,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,777.66/3,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.78

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