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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.29, 4,149.09 and 1,680.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.29, 4,149.09 and 1,680.78 is: 2,318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.29 : 4,149.09 = 1,680.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.29/4,149.09 = 1,680.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.29x = 4,149.09 × 1,680.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.29x = 6,973,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,707.49/3,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.93

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