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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.66, 4,153.23 and 1,683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.66, 4,153.23 and 1,683.51 is: 2,323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.66 : 4,153.23 = 1,683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.66/4,153.23 = 1,683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.66x = 4,153.23 × 1,683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.66x = 6,992,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992,004.24/3,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.19

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