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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.36, 4,141.88 and 1,675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.36, 4,141.88 and 1,675.15 is: 2,311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.36 : 4,141.88 = 1,675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.36/4,141.88 = 1,675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.36x = 4,141.88 × 1,675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.36x = 6,938,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,270.28/3,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.71

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