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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.82, 4,987.31 and 1,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.82, 4,987.31 and 1,680.52 is: 2,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.82 : 4,987.31 = 1,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.82/4,987.31 = 1,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.82x = 4,987.31 × 1,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.82x = 8,381,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,274.20/3,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.34

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