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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.92, 4,143.98 and 1,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.92, 4,143.98 and 1,676.64 is: 2,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.92 : 4,143.98 = 1,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.92/4,143.98 = 1,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.92x = 4,143.98 × 1,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.92x = 6,947,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,966.82/3,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.74

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