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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.41, 4,151.52 and 1,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.41, 4,151.52 and 1,682.08 is: 2,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.41 : 4,151.52 = 1,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.41/4,151.52 = 1,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.41x = 4,151.52 × 1,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.41x = 6,983,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983,188.76/3,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.22

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