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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.33, 4,152.96 and 1,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.33, 4,152.96 and 1,682.94 is: 2,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.33 : 4,152.96 = 1,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.33/4,152.96 = 1,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.33x = 4,152.96 × 1,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.33x = 6,989,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,989,182.50/3,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.50

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