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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.62, 4,150.54 and 1,681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.62, 4,150.54 and 1,681.38 is: 2,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.62 : 4,150.54 = 1,681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.62/4,150.54 = 1,681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.62x = 4,150.54 × 1,681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.62x = 6,978,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,634.95/3,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.32

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