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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.52, 4,147.62 and 1,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.52, 4,147.62 and 1,679.28 is: 2,317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.52 : 4,147.62 = 1,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.52/4,147.62 = 1,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.52x = 4,147.62 × 1,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.52x = 6,965,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,015.31/3,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.41

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