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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.35, 4,141.81 and 1,675.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.35, 4,141.81 and 1,675.03 is: 2,311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.35 : 4,141.81 = 1,675.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.35/4,141.81 = 1,675.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.35x = 4,141.81 × 1,675.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.35x = 6,937,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,656.00/3,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.51

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