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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.50, 4,142.06 and 1,675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.50, 4,142.06 and 1,675.13 is: 2,311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.50 : 4,142.06 = 1,675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.50/4,142.06 = 1,675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.50x = 4,142.06 × 1,675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.50x = 6,938,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,488.97/3,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.67

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