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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.31, 4,151.67 and 1,682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.31, 4,151.67 and 1,682.25 is: 2,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.31 : 4,151.67 = 1,682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.31/4,151.67 = 1,682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.31x = 4,151.67 × 1,682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.31x = 6,984,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984,146.86/3,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.62

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