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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.89, 4,153.74 and 1,683.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.89, 4,153.74 and 1,683.65 is: 2,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.89 : 4,153.74 = 1,683.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.89/4,153.74 = 1,683.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.89x = 4,153.74 × 1,683.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.89x = 6,993,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993,444.35/3,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.49

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