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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.02, 4,141.40 and 1,674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.02, 4,141.40 and 1,674.71 is: 2,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.02 : 4,141.40 = 1,674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.02/4,141.40 = 1,674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.02x = 4,141.40 × 1,674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.02x = 6,935,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935,643.99/3,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.10

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