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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.24, 4,147.38 and 1,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.24, 4,147.38 and 1,679.18 is: 2,317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.24 : 4,147.38 = 1,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.24/4,147.38 = 1,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.24x = 4,147.38 × 1,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.24x = 6,964,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,197.55/3,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.35

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