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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.89, 4,177.31 and 1,682.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.89, 4,177.31 and 1,682.69 is: 2,322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.89 : 4,177.31 = 1,682.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.89/4,177.31 = 1,682.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.89x = 4,177.31 × 1,682.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.89x = 7,029,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029,111.96/3,026.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.23

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