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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.62, 4,143.68 and 1,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.62, 4,143.68 and 1,676.29 is: 2,313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.62 : 4,143.68 = 1,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.62/4,143.68 = 1,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.62x = 4,143.68 × 1,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.62x = 6,946,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946,009.35/3,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.32

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