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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.25, 4,147.01 and 1,678.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.25, 4,147.01 and 1,678.69 is: 2,316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.25 : 4,147.01 = 1,678.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.25/4,147.01 = 1,678.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.25x = 4,147.01 × 1,678.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.25x = 6,961,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961,563.72/3,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.47

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