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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.23, 4,605.43 and 1,683.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.23, 4,605.43 and 1,683.21 is: 2,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.23 : 4,605.43 = 1,683.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.23/4,605.43 = 1,683.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.23x = 4,605.43 × 1,683.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.23x = 7,751,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751,905.83/3,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.68

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