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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.50, 4,251.12 and 1,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.50, 4,251.12 and 1,683.25 is: 2,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.50 : 4,251.12 = 1,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.50/4,251.12 = 1,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.50x = 4,251.12 × 1,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.50x = 7,155,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,689.32/3,080.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.90

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