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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.53, 4,145.84 and 1,678.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.53, 4,145.84 and 1,678.06 is: 2,315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.53 : 4,145.84 = 1,678.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.53/4,145.84 = 1,678.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.53x = 4,145.84 × 1,678.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.53x = 6,956,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,959.88/3,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.49

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