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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.01, 4,146.68 and 1,678.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.01, 4,146.68 and 1,678.64 is: 2,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.01 : 4,146.68 = 1,678.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.01/4,146.68 = 1,678.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.01x = 4,146.68 × 1,678.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.01x = 6,960,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960,753.79/3,005.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.38

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