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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.65, 4,831.29 and 1,684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.65, 4,831.29 and 1,684.41 is: 2,522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.65 : 4,831.29 = 1,684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.65/4,831.29 = 1,684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.65x = 4,831.29 × 1,684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.65x = 8,137,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,873.19/3,226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.08

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