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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.84, 4,152.26 and 1,682.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.84, 4,152.26 and 1,682.69 is: 2,322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.84 : 4,152.26 = 1,682.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.84/4,152.26 = 1,682.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.84x = 4,152.26 × 1,682.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.84x = 6,986,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,957.97/3,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.14

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