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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.15, 4,143.06 and 1,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.15, 4,143.06 and 1,676.18 is: 2,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.15 : 4,143.06 = 1,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.15/4,143.06 = 1,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.15x = 4,143.06 × 1,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.15x = 6,944,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,944,493.60/3,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.18

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