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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.27, 4,141.73 and 1,674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.27, 4,141.73 and 1,674.97 is: 2,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.27 : 4,141.73 = 1,674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.27/4,141.73 = 1,674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.27x = 4,141.73 × 1,674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.27x = 6,937,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,273.50/3,001.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.45

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