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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.53, 4,141.75 and 1,675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.53, 4,141.75 and 1,675.16 is: 2,311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.53 : 4,141.75 = 1,675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.53/4,141.75 = 1,675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.53x = 4,141.75 × 1,675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.53x = 6,938,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,093.93/3,001.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.52

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