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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.52, 4,141.99 and 1,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.52, 4,141.99 and 1,675.19 is: 2,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.52 : 4,141.99 = 1,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.52/4,141.99 = 1,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.52x = 4,141.99 × 1,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.52x = 6,938,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,620.23/3,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.70

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