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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.40, 4,987.42 and 1,680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.40, 4,987.42 and 1,680.38 is: 2,520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.40 : 4,987.42 = 1,680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.40/4,987.42 = 1,680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.40x = 4,987.42 × 1,680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.40x = 8,380,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380,760.82/3,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.23

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