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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.93, 4,152.24 and 1,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.93, 4,152.24 and 1,682.64 is: 2,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.93 : 4,152.24 = 1,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.93/4,152.24 = 1,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.93x = 4,152.24 × 1,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.93x = 6,986,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,725.11/3,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.00

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