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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.60, 4,143.98 and 1,676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.60, 4,143.98 and 1,676.58 is: 2,313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.60 : 4,143.98 = 1,676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.60/4,143.98 = 1,676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.60x = 4,143.98 × 1,676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.60x = 6,947,713.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,713.99/3,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.90

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