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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.23, 4,149.75 and 1,680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.23, 4,149.75 and 1,680.67 is: 2,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.23 : 4,149.75 = 1,680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.23/4,149.75 = 1,680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.23x = 4,149.75 × 1,680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.23x = 6,974,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974,360.33/3,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.20

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