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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.37, 4,150.17 and 1,681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.37, 4,150.17 and 1,681.13 is: 2,319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.37 : 4,150.17 = 1,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.37/4,150.17 = 1,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.37x = 4,150.17 × 1,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.37x = 6,976,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,976,954.54/3,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.96

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