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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.91, 4,251.65 and 1,683.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.91, 4,251.65 and 1,683.66 is: 2,323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.91 : 4,251.65 = 1,683.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.91/4,251.65 = 1,683.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.91x = 4,251.65 × 1,683.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.91x = 7,158,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,321.30/3,080.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.45

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