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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.77, 4,153.44 and 1,683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.77, 4,153.44 and 1,683.46 is: 2,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.77 : 4,153.44 = 1,683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.77/4,153.44 = 1,683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.77x = 4,153.44 × 1,683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.77x = 6,992,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992,150.10/3,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.15

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