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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.14, 4,152.71 and 1,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.14, 4,152.71 and 1,683.08 is: 2,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.14 : 4,152.71 = 1,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.14/4,152.71 = 1,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.14x = 4,152.71 × 1,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.14x = 6,989,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,989,334.73/3,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.70

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