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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.83, 4,152.36 and 1,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.83, 4,152.36 and 1,682.50 is: 2,321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.83 : 4,152.36 = 1,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.83/4,152.36 = 1,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.83x = 4,152.36 × 1,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.83x = 6,986,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,345.70/3,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.95

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