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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.47, 4,274.48 and 1,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.47, 4,274.48 and 1,681.16 is: 2,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.47 : 4,274.48 = 1,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.47/4,274.48 = 1,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.47x = 4,274.48 × 1,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.47x = 7,186,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,084.80/3,097.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.99

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