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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.32, 4,150.20 and 1,681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.32, 4,150.20 and 1,681.10 is: 2,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.32 : 4,150.20 = 1,681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.32/4,150.20 = 1,681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.32x = 4,150.20 × 1,681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.32x = 6,976,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,976,901.22/3,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.97

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