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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.92, 4,150.91 and 1,681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.92, 4,150.91 and 1,681.62 is: 2,320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.92 : 4,150.91 = 1,681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.92/4,150.91 = 1,681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.92x = 4,150.91 × 1,681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.92x = 6,980,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,224.11/3,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.62

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