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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.82, 4,251.51 and 1,683.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.82, 4,251.51 and 1,683.57 is: 2,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.82 : 4,251.51 = 1,683.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.82/4,251.51 = 1,683.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.82x = 4,251.51 × 1,683.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.82x = 7,157,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,714.69/3,080.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.31

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