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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.74, 4,141.80 and 1,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.74, 4,141.80 and 1,675.23 is: 2,311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.74 : 4,141.80 = 1,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.74/4,141.80 = 1,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.74x = 4,141.80 × 1,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.74x = 6,938,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,467.61/3,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.48

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