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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.90, 4,142.21 and 1,675.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.90, 4,142.21 and 1,675.35 is: 2,311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.90 : 4,142.21 = 1,675.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.90/4,142.21 = 1,675.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.90x = 4,142.21 × 1,675.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.90x = 6,939,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,651.52/3,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.75

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