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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.83, 4,149.27 and 1,680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.83, 4,149.27 and 1,680.45 is: 2,318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.83 : 4,149.27 = 1,680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.83/4,149.27 = 1,680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.83x = 4,149.27 × 1,680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.83x = 6,972,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,640.77/3,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.94

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