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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.40, 4,153.18 and 1,683.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.40, 4,153.18 and 1,683.03 is: 2,322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.40 : 4,153.18 = 1,683.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.40/4,153.18 = 1,683.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.40x = 4,153.18 × 1,683.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.40x = 6,989,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,989,907.74/3,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.69

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