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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.36, 4,142.90 and 1,676.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.36, 4,142.90 and 1,676.01 is: 2,312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.36 : 4,142.90 = 1,676.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.36/4,142.90 = 1,676.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.36x = 4,142.90 × 1,676.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.36x = 6,943,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,943,533.45/3,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.70

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