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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.73, 4,142.36 and 1,675.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.73, 4,142.36 and 1,675.67 is: 2,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.73 : 4,142.36 = 1,675.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.73/4,142.36 = 1,675.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.73x = 4,142.36 × 1,675.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.73x = 6,941,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941,211.86/3,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.40

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