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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.51, 4,153.19 and 1,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.51, 4,153.19 and 1,683.20 is: 2,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.51 : 4,153.19 = 1,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.51/4,153.19 = 1,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.51x = 4,153.19 × 1,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.51x = 6,990,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,990,649.41/3,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.85

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