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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.27, 4,249.46 and 1,682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.27, 4,249.46 and 1,682.02 is: 2,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.27 : 4,249.46 = 1,682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.27/4,249.46 = 1,682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.27x = 4,249.46 × 1,682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.27x = 7,147,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,662.32/3,079.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.22

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