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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.78, 4,141.96 and 1,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.78, 4,141.96 and 1,675.48 is: 2,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.78 : 4,141.96 = 1,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.78/4,141.96 = 1,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.78x = 4,141.96 × 1,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.78x = 6,939,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,772.13/3,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.89

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