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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.13, 4,150.91 and 1,681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.13, 4,150.91 and 1,681.96 is: 2,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.13 : 4,150.91 = 1,681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.13/4,150.91 = 1,681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.13x = 4,150.91 × 1,681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.13x = 6,981,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,656.17/3,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.93

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