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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.70, 4,712.67 and 1,680.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.70, 4,712.67 and 1,680.30 is: 2,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.70 : 4,712.67 = 1,680.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.70/4,712.67 = 1,680.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.70x = 4,712.67 × 1,680.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.70x = 7,918,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,918,699.40/3,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.32

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