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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.26, 4,152.76 and 1,682.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.26, 4,152.76 and 1,682.98 is: 2,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.26 : 4,152.76 = 1,682.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.26/4,152.76 = 1,682.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.26x = 4,152.76 × 1,682.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.26x = 6,989,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,989,012.02/3,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.50

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