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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.34, 4,250.79 and 1,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.34, 4,250.79 and 1,683 is: 2,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.34 : 4,250.79 = 1,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.34/4,250.79 = 1,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.34x = 4,250.79 × 1,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.34x = 7,154,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,079.57/3,080.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.50

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