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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.96, 4,153.41 and 1,683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.96, 4,153.41 and 1,683.45 is: 2,322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.96 : 4,153.41 = 1,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.96/4,153.41 = 1,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.96x = 4,153.41 × 1,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.96x = 6,992,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992,058.06/3,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.97

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