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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.22, 4,147.32 and 1,678.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.22, 4,147.32 and 1,678.86 is: 2,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.22 : 4,147.32 = 1,678.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.22/4,147.32 = 1,678.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.22x = 4,147.32 × 1,678.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.22x = 6,962,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,769.66/3,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.89

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