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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.37, 4,143.18 and 1,676.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.37, 4,143.18 and 1,676.07 is: 2,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.37 : 4,143.18 = 1,676.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.37/4,143.18 = 1,676.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.37x = 4,143.18 × 1,676.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.37x = 6,944,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,944,259.70/3,002.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.93

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