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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.07, 4,280.87 and 1,685.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.07, 4,280.87 and 1,685.77 is: 2,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.07 : 4,280.87 = 1,685.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.07/4,280.87 = 1,685.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.07x = 4,280.87 × 1,685.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.07x = 7,216,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216,540.82/3,102.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.36

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