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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.30, 4,146.20 and 1,678.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.30, 4,146.20 and 1,678.33 is: 2,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.30 : 4,146.20 = 1,678.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.30/4,146.20 = 1,678.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.30x = 4,146.20 × 1,678.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.30x = 6,958,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,691.85/3,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.24

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