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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.66, 4,141.86 and 1,675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.66, 4,141.86 and 1,675.33 is: 2,311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.66 : 4,141.86 = 1,675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.66/4,141.86 = 1,675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.66x = 4,141.86 × 1,675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.66x = 6,938,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,993.69/3,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.72

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