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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.42, 4,284.17 and 1,688.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.42, 4,284.17 and 1,688.19 is: 2,329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.42 : 4,284.17 = 1,688.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.42/4,284.17 = 1,688.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.42x = 4,284.17 × 1,688.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.42x = 7,232,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,492.95/3,104.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.74

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