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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.07, 4,247.72 and 1,680.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.07, 4,247.72 and 1,680.82 is: 2,319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.07 : 4,247.72 = 1,680.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.07/4,247.72 = 1,680.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.07x = 4,247.72 × 1,680.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.07x = 7,139,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,644.33/3,078.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.52

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