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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.55, 4,141.98 and 1,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.55, 4,141.98 and 1,675.44 is: 2,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.55 : 4,141.98 = 1,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.55/4,141.98 = 1,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.55x = 4,141.98 × 1,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.55x = 6,939,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,638.97/3,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.02

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