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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.70, 4,150.44 and 1,681.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.70, 4,150.44 and 1,681.37 is: 2,320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.70 : 4,150.44 = 1,681.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.70/4,150.44 = 1,681.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.70x = 4,150.44 × 1,681.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.70x = 6,978,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,425.30/3,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.19

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