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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.98, 4,153.87 and 1,683.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.98, 4,153.87 and 1,683.73 is: 2,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.98 : 4,153.87 = 1,683.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.98/4,153.87 = 1,683.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.98x = 4,153.87 × 1,683.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.98x = 6,993,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993,987.12/3,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.60

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