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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.98, 4,152.31 and 1,682.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.98, 4,152.31 and 1,682.69 is: 2,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.98 : 4,152.31 = 1,682.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.98/4,152.31 = 1,682.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.98x = 4,152.31 × 1,682.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.98x = 6,987,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,050.51/3,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.07

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