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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.40, 4,284.01 and 1,688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.40, 4,284.01 and 1,688.11 is: 2,329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.40 : 4,284.01 = 1,688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.40/4,284.01 = 1,688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.40x = 4,284.01 × 1,688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.40x = 7,231,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,880.12/3,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.56

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