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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.46, 4,142.03 and 1,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.46, 4,142.03 and 1,675.22 is: 2,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.46 : 4,142.03 = 1,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.46/4,142.03 = 1,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.46x = 4,142.03 × 1,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.46x = 6,938,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,811.50/3,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.81

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