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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.26, 4,141.71 and 1,674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.26, 4,141.71 and 1,674.93 is: 2,311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.26 : 4,141.71 = 1,674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.26/4,141.71 = 1,674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.26x = 4,141.71 × 1,674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.26x = 6,937,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,074.33/3,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.39

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