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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.11, 4,250.55 and 1,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.11, 4,250.55 and 1,682.86 is: 2,322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.11 : 4,250.55 = 1,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.11/4,250.55 = 1,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.11x = 4,250.55 × 1,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.11x = 7,153,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,079.49/3,080.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.35

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