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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.46, 5,122.95 and 1,684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.46, 5,122.95 and 1,684.06 is: 2,524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.46 : 5,122.95 = 1,684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.46/5,122.95 = 1,684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.46x = 5,122.95 × 1,684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.46x = 8,627,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,627,355.18/3,417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.49

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