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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.63, 4,142.23 and 1,675.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.63, 4,142.23 and 1,675.25 is: 2,311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.63 : 4,142.23 = 1,675.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.63/4,142.23 = 1,675.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.63x = 4,142.23 × 1,675.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.63x = 6,939,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,270.81/3,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.83

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