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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.76, 4,142.66 and 1,675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.76, 4,142.66 and 1,675.66 is: 2,312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.76 : 4,142.66 = 1,675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.76/4,142.66 = 1,675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.76x = 4,142.66 × 1,675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.76x = 6,941,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941,670.92/3,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.54

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