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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.63, 4,146.36 and 1,678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.63, 4,146.36 and 1,678.30 is: 2,316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.63 : 4,146.36 = 1,678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.63/4,146.36 = 1,678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.63x = 4,146.36 × 1,678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.63x = 6,958,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,835.99/3,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.04

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