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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.91, 4,750.25 and 1,684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.91, 4,750.25 and 1,684.78 is: 2,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.91 : 4,750.25 = 1,684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.91/4,750.25 = 1,684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.91x = 4,750.25 × 1,684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.91x = 8,003,126.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,126.20/3,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.91

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