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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.58, 4,284.34 and 1,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.58, 4,284.34 and 1,688.24 is: 2,329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.58 : 4,284.34 = 1,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.58/4,284.34 = 1,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.58x = 4,284.34 × 1,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.58x = 7,233,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,010.15/3,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.79

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