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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.07, 4,859.46 and 1,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.07, 4,859.46 and 1,684.44 is: 2,524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.07 : 4,859.46 = 1,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.07/4,859.46 = 1,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.07x = 4,859.46 × 1,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.07x = 8,185,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,468.80/3,242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.77

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