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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.13, 4,250.57 and 1,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.13, 4,250.57 and 1,682.88 is: 2,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.13 : 4,250.57 = 1,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.13/4,250.57 = 1,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.13x = 4,250.57 × 1,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.13x = 7,153,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,199.24/3,080.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.37

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