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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.79, 5,847.08 and 1,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.79, 5,847.08 and 1,680.02 is: 2,517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.79 : 5,847.08 = 1,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.79/5,847.08 = 1,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.79x = 5,847.08 × 1,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.79x = 9,823,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,823,173.71/3,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.61

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