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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.36, 4,151.55 and 1,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.36, 4,151.55 and 1,682.12 is: 2,321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.36 : 4,151.55 = 1,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.36/4,151.55 = 1,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.36x = 4,151.55 × 1,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.36x = 6,983,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983,405.29/3,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.33

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