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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.88, 4,176.86 and 1,682.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.88, 4,176.86 and 1,682.39 is: 2,321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.88 : 4,176.86 = 1,682.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.88/4,176.86 = 1,682.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.88x = 4,176.86 × 1,682.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.88x = 7,027,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,100.48/3,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.56

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