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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.47, 4,986.77 and 1,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.47, 4,986.77 and 1,680.16 is: 2,521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.47 : 4,986.77 = 1,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.47/4,986.77 = 1,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.47x = 4,986.77 × 1,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.47x = 8,378,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,378,571.48/3,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.79

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