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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.46, 4,141.83 and 1,675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.46, 4,141.83 and 1,675.15 is: 2,311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.46 : 4,141.83 = 1,675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.46/4,141.83 = 1,675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.46x = 4,141.83 × 1,675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.46x = 6,938,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,182.45/3,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.61

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