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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,871.59, 5,808.39 and 1,680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,871.59, 5,808.39 and 1,680.74 is: 2,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,871.59 : 5,808.39 = 1,680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,871.59/5,808.39 = 1,680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,871.59x = 5,808.39 × 1,680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,871.59x = 9,762,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,393.41/3,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.55

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