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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.76, 4,603.44 and 1,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.76, 4,603.44 and 1,683.04 is: 2,522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.76 : 4,603.44 = 1,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.76/4,603.44 = 1,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.76x = 4,603.44 × 1,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.76x = 7,747,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747,773.66/3,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.26

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