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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.27, 4,152.88 and 1,683.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.27, 4,152.88 and 1,683.21 is: 2,322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.27 : 4,152.88 = 1,683.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.27/4,152.88 = 1,683.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.27x = 4,152.88 × 1,683.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.27x = 6,990,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,990,169.14/3,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.88

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