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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.58, 4,143.33 and 1,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.58, 4,143.33 and 1,676.16 is: 2,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.58 : 4,143.33 = 1,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.58/4,143.33 = 1,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.58x = 4,143.33 × 1,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.58x = 6,944,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,944,884.01/3,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.97

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