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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.65, 4,143.52 and 1,676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.65, 4,143.52 and 1,676.36 is: 2,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.65 : 4,143.52 = 1,676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.65/4,143.52 = 1,676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.65x = 4,143.52 × 1,676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.65x = 6,946,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946,031.19/3,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.30

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