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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.36, 4,284.04 and 1,688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.36, 4,284.04 and 1,688.06 is: 2,329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.36 : 4,284.04 = 1,688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.36/4,284.04 = 1,688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.36x = 4,284.04 × 1,688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.36x = 7,231,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,716.56/3,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.54

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