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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.08, 4,141.34 and 1,674.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.08, 4,141.34 and 1,674.53 is: 2,310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.08 : 4,141.34 = 1,674.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.08/4,141.34 = 1,674.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.08x = 4,141.34 × 1,674.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.08x = 6,934,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,934,768.99/3,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.76

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