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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.84, 4,151.85 and 1,682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.84, 4,151.85 and 1,682.51 is: 2,321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.84 : 4,151.85 = 1,682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.84/4,151.85 = 1,682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.84x = 4,151.85 × 1,682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.84x = 6,985,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,985,529.14/3,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.67

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