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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.10, 4,152.69 and 1,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.10, 4,152.69 and 1,682.80 is: 2,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.10 : 4,152.69 = 1,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.10/4,152.69 = 1,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.10x = 4,152.69 × 1,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.10x = 6,988,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988,146.73/3,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.34

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