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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.18, 4,147.14 and 1,678.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.18, 4,147.14 and 1,678.89 is: 2,316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.18 : 4,147.14 = 1,678.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.18/4,147.14 = 1,678.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.18x = 4,147.14 × 1,678.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.18x = 6,962,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,591.87/3,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.86

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