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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.83, 4,150.74 and 1,681.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.83, 4,150.74 and 1,681.66 is: 2,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.83 : 4,150.74 = 1,681.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.83/4,150.74 = 1,681.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.83x = 4,150.74 × 1,681.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.83x = 6,980,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,133.43/3,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.65

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