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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.35, 4,142.04 and 1,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.35, 4,142.04 and 1,675.02 is: 2,311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.35 : 4,142.04 = 1,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.35/4,142.04 = 1,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.35x = 4,142.04 × 1,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.35x = 6,937,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,999.84/3,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.63

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