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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.50, 4,150.43 and 1,681.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.50, 4,150.43 and 1,681.29 is: 2,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.50 : 4,150.43 = 1,681.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.50/4,150.43 = 1,681.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.50x = 4,150.43 × 1,681.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.50x = 6,978,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,079.08/3,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.22

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